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Locknut Installation Note

  1. If dust or grease is on the drive shaft thread area, wipe it off with a cloth.
  2. After tightening the locknut once at a torque of 100-150 N.m {11-15 kgf.m, 74-110 ft.lbf}  , loosen it 180 degrees  once, and then retighten it at a torque of 236-274 N.m {25-27 kgf.m, 175-202 ft.lbf}  .