Someone with a Helms.. - Honda Prelude Forum

Dr. James · 01-26-2002, 02:56 PM

I seem to have misplaced my Helms when I moved into my new house, and I need a couple torque specs out of it. Someon with one please look up the torque of the Axle/Hub nut for me, and the torque of the upper and lower front ball joint nuts. This pisses me off, I can't find the thing. I thought I had it in my Tool box, but it's no where to be found. I am replacing my axles with some nice new Driveshaft shop stage 3 units. I have the axles out of the car, and it's sitting on the lift as we speak. So if you can please post the numbers I would appreciate it. Off to Helmsinc.com to order a new manual.

not rice · 01-27-2002, 01:13 PM

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Originally posted by Dr. James
I seem to have misplaced my Helms when I moved into my new house, and I need a couple torque specs out of it. Someon with one please look up the torque of the Axle/Hub nut for me, and the torque of the upper and lower front ball joint nuts. This pisses me off, I can't find the thing. I thought I had it in my Tool box, but it's no where to be found. I am replacing my axles with some nice new Driveshaft shop stage 3 units. I have the axles out of the car, and it's sitting on the lift as we speak. So if you can please post the numbers I would appreciate it. Off to Helmsinc.com to order a new manual.

Hi-

If I have the same in mind as you do, I *believe* the torque spec for the axle/hub is 43ft and the ball joints are around 40ft.

Good luck

Dr. James · 01-27-2002, 07:57 PM

Thanks for the guess. But I really need the actual info. I never half ass anything. I ordered a new Helms, but I still have the car on the lift awaiting the actual torque specs. I know there is someone out there with a Helms readily available.

PreludeNYC · 01-27-2002, 08:16 PM

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Originally posted by Dr. James
Thanks for the guess. But I really need the actual info. I never half ass anything. I ordered a new Helms, but I still have the car on the lift awaiting the actual torque specs. I know there is someone out there with a Helms readily available.

ok I got one, brb lemme find out for you.... its in the garage.

Jose

PreludeNYC · 01-27-2002, 08:52 PM

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Originally posted by Dr. James
I seem to have misplaced my Helms when I moved into my new house, and I need a couple torque specs out of it. Someon with one please look up the torque of the Axle/Hub nut for me, and the torque of the upper and lower front ball joint nuts. This pisses me off, I can't find the thing. I thought I had it in my Tool box, but it's no where to be found. I am replacing my axles with some nice new Driveshaft shop stage 3 units. I have the axles out of the car, and it's sitting on the lift as we speak. So if you can please post the numbers I would appreciate it. Off to Helmsinc.com to order a new manual.

ok got it, umm where do i find the info?? what section?

Jose

Dr. James · 01-28-2002, 04:56 PM

I believe that the info would be under the drivetrain and suspension sections

crudelude · 01-28-2002, 05:22 PM

If your talking about the spindle nut it's 181 lb-ft. The castle nuts for the ball joint are 36-43 lb-ft. Hope this helps.

Dr. James · 01-28-2002, 08:02 PM

Yep, that helps quite a bit. i appreciate it. by the way, where in Tennessee are you? There aren't a whole lot of TN luders

not rice · 01-29-2002, 04:30 PM

heheh, I had 1/2 right

crudelude · 01-29-2002, 04:31 PM

I moved to Dickson after getting out of the Army instead of moving back to Cincinnati. Where do you live?