[ARCHIVED THREAD] - castle nut

Posted: 12/3/2013 2:37:02 PM EDT

does the castle nut require some lubrication like grease? seems like I read something about that somewhere.. thanks

Posted: 12/3/2013 6:29:10 PM EDT

[#1]

Yes, same grease as the barrel nut.

Posted: 12/3/2013 9:54:49 PM EDT

[#2]

Not required, but it sure won't hurt either.

Posted: 12/3/2013 10:36:36 PM EDT

[#3]

I didn't grease, as I use Loctite BLUE as well as stake (I know, I know... overkill).

Posted: 12/6/2013 4:42:45 PM EDT

[#4]

I picked up the little container of Aeroshell 33 grease used on barrel nuts to use on the castle nut too. Grabbed it from Umbrella corps site.

Posted: 12/7/2013 2:53:43 AM EDT

[#5]

Won't hurt. I just use some CLP and call it a day.

Posted: 12/7/2013 11:06:03 AM EDT

[#6]

Use AeroShell 33MS and torque to 40 FOOT pounds NOT 40 inch lbs. The original TM said 40 in/lbs but that was a typo

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