2002 Chevy Impala axle

2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA
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DAZE66
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Suspension problem
2002 Chevy Impala 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

dp you have to tourqe the nut for the axle when replaceing them? if not what can happen
Nov 7, 2009 at 8:08 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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It should be torque to 118 FT LB
Nov 7, 2009 at 8:25 PM
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DAZE66
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he didnt torque it..befor i replaced them i had popping and creackin..it went away but back again at 341 miles of new axles.
Nov 7, 2009 at 8:36 PM
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It may ruin the bearing if was not torque to the spec
have it checked
Nov 7, 2009 at 8:40 PM