Need 2011 Torque values for Rear tire replacement

[Dochatley]

I’m getting ready to help a buddy of mine change out the rear tire. He has a 2011 RT, and I have found most of the torque numbers but keep seeing all different numbers for the rear brake rotor.

I have: 96 lb/ft for axle; 77lb/ft for caliper; 35 lb/ft for axle hub; and anywhere from 18 to 88lb/ft for brake rotor.

Anyone know correct value and are those I have all correct?
Thanks.

 

[BamaJohn]

I’m getting ready to help a buddy of mine change out the rear tire. He has a 2011 RT, and I have found most of the torque numbers but keep seeing all different numbers for the rear brake rotor.

I have: 96 lb/ft for axle; 77lb/ft for caliper; 35 lb/ft for axle hub; and anywhere from 18 to 88lb/ft for brake rotor.

Anyone know correct value and are those I have all correct?
Thanks.

rear wheel axle @ 160 foot pounds
rear brake caliper bolts @ 77 foot pounds
speed sensor @ 25 NEWTON METERS
hub tower @ 35 foot pounds

 

[Peter Aawen]

I’m getting ready to help a buddy of mine change out the rear tire. He has a 2011 RT, and I have found most of the torque numbers but keep seeing all different numbers for the rear brake rotor.

I have: 96 lb/ft for axle; 77lb/ft for caliper; 35 lb/ft for axle hub; and anywhere from 18 to 88lb/ft for brake rotor.

Anyone know correct value and are those I have all correct?
Thanks.

rear wheel axle @ 160 foot pounds
rear brake caliper bolts @ 77 foot pounds
speed sensor @ 25 NEWTON METERS
hub tower @ 35 foot pounds

Hmmm, 2 similar sounding but very different measuring systems there ^^ (not counting the 25 Newton/Metres, which as a unit of torque, I believe converts to 18.5 ft/lbs ) and I wondered if everyone understood the difference - so I looked it up just to be sure and I found a definition for you:

Foot-pounds (ft/lb) measure force multiplied by distance, representing rotational force and engine torque. Pound/feet (lb/ft), on the other hand, measure energy, work done, and appliance energy consumption. Notably, ft/lb and lb/ft are not interchangeable units, with a conversion factor of 1 ft/lb = 1.356 lb/ft. Using the correct units for your particular requirement is essential depending upon which application you are measuring, such as engine and motor torque; appliance energy usage; or tool energy consumption.

Just Sayin'

 

[Baddog45]

The rear rotor does not have to be removed to change the rear tire. Just removing the pulley is all that's required. I just changed mine on a 2012 RT-L

 

[jjc54]

rear wheel axle @ 160 foot pounds
rear brake caliper bolts @ 77 foot pounds
speed sensor @ 25 NEWTON METERS
hub tower @ 35 foot pounds

Is 160 the correct torque for the rear wheel axle for a 2011?

 

[Dochatley]

Thanks for the replies. I probably reversed lb/ft for ft/lb.

Good to know about disc. So they can mount new tire with it on?
Save me a headache. Heard it’s a ***** getting the rotor off.

Is 160 the correct torque for the rear wheel axle for a 2011?

I saw several old posts saying 96 since it has the twin engine which produces less force on the drive system. So, it would be good to know what the actual value is.

 

[Snowbelt Spyder]

I saw several old posts saying 96 since it has the twin engine which produces less force on the drive system. So, it would be good to know what the actual value is.

It's 96, Andy. Here. Don't say I never gave you nothing.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c8ljCVXlWqOB-ZrAiVxhLckoF7o2MmXs/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q5W4McpjSzzBcUjBh25ZcAcuXAkgDiW8/view?usp=sharing

BTW - the torque spec was raised to 166 in 2013. All Spyders still had the 998 engine in 2013. So, it had nothing to do with the engine. 2013 was also the year that they raised the belt tension spec from 450 to 1050. Maybe it was related to that, don't know. When you put the wheel back on, make sure that you set the belt tension correctly for the 2011.

 

[Dochatley]

Thank you so much.

 

[BamaJohn]

Is 160 the correct torque for the rear wheel axle for a 2011?

my reply of 160 foot pounds was about the OP's 2022 RT...unsure about 2011 models.