removing a wheel, what should i know?

[uchi]

my new chain and sprocket set finally came in and its going on this weekend. i chewed the rear sprocket on my last ride so im replacing that aswell. so ive gotta pull off the back wheel. am i safe using an impact gun to get it off and put it on? i know it sits on that plastic hub but havent looked much farther into it, how tight do i put it? 100 lb ft like a car wheel? also how tight do i set the screws for the rear sprocket? thanks

[BakerRacing40]

tight is tight and broke is broke... lol i've used my impact on about everything, but usually i only use hand tools just to get a feel on it.. torque specs i don't have a clue..

[uchi]

so what your saying is if its getting tighter and tighter and then goes loose ive one too far, haha.

[atvnut22]

ivve always been told 40-50 ft lbs of torque, but i usually just snug it up with my hands, then just step on the wrench one good time, but dont force it, just kinda do a quick push, till it tightens

[400ex28]

47ft lbs for the wheels and 102 for the rear hubs if i remember correctly.

[Pipeless416]

Originally posted by 400ex28
47ft lbs for the wheels and 102 for the rear hubs if i remember correctly.

correctomundo. the wheel studs WILL break if you over torque them. make sure you pack the splines with grease before reassembly.

[BakerRacing40]

keep checking your hubs to make sure the haven't backed off any just in case after you ride...

[uchi]

cool thanks for the info guys. ill get it on take her for a boot to test out the 13t and then retorque it.