Manual Drive Train & Axles
Work Example 10

WorkKey Level: 4
NATEF Automotive Tasks: III.D.3, III.D.4, Background

Your torque wrench has a maximum read of 100 ft-lbs.  You have to torque the axle shaft nut to 180 ft-lbs.  How can you do this?

Solution:

Torque = (Force)(Length)
Therefore if you double the length, you cut the force in half.

You will need to move 90 ft-lbs.