torque axel nuts?

[yellowhonda400]

can i torque my axel nuts down nd if so what are the specs. i have had to retighten my axel nuts 3 times already i dnt no why so i think torqueing them down will help.

[richards]

You mean the nut that tightens the axle in the bearing housing, the nut holding the hub to the rear axle, or the lug nuts holding the wheel on?

From the shop manual for my 2006:

lug nut 64 N-m (47 lb-ft)
hub nut 137 N-m (101 lb-ft)
axle lock nut outer 88 N-m (65 lb-ft) (use loctite)
axle lock nut inner 128 N-m (94 lb-ft) (use loctite)

For the axle lock nuts here is what the manual says:

Turn the outer lock nut clockwise until the stopper ring groove is covered with the outer lock nut and apply locking agent to the lock bolt threads as shown. Turn the outer lock nut counterclockwise until the ring groove is visible and install the stopper ring into the groove.
Apply Grease to the stopper ring (outer lock nut seating surface) and turn the outer lock nut to seat it against the stopper ring.
Tighten the outer lock nut.
Apply locking agent to the inner lock nut area of the lock bolt threads.
Tighten the inner lock nut while holding the outer lock nut.

[yellowhonda400]

the nut holding the hub on the axle (castle nut).

[richards]

OK, that's the one I called "hub nut" above so torque it to 137 N-m or 101 lb-ft. On my 2006 they are locked with a cotter pin that will keep them from backing off. Is that not the case on yours?

[yellowhonda400]

ya there is a pin holding them there but for some reason theykeep backing off. maybe i need a bigger pin.