is the 5th gear nut supposed to be torque to a specific setting or could it be too tight? before putting all back together just wanted to make sure...

thanks

 

there is a specified torque for it IIRC. but without the correct tooling good luck getting an accurate torque reading. but I guess it depends on what kind of replacement nut you have as well.

 

the two i replaced i put way more then what it required, thinks around 250 not sure tho

 

I've got a 2001 service manual. cut and paste is the best I could do.

NV4500 FIFTH GEAR NUT
(1) Install belleville washer onto the mainshaft.
(2) Install fifth gear nut over the mainshaft.
(3) Tighten the clamp bolt until the gap in the
clamp nut assembly is closed.
(4) Back the clamp bolt off one full turn.
(5) Place 10-15 drops of Loctite™ 272 onto the
mainshaft threads where the fifth gear nut will be
engaged.
(6) Install fifth gear nut on mainshaft (Fig. 125).
(7) There are two splined sockets available to
retain the mainshaft while installing the fifth gear
nut.
² 4X2 mainshafts Socket 6993
² 4X4 mainshafts Socket 6984
(8) Tighten fifth gear nut as much as possible with
Nut Wrench 6743, long handle ratchet, breaker bar
and applicable socket wrench (Fig. 126).
(9) Lock mainshaft gears by shifting all synchro
sleeves into engaged position.
(10) Tighten fifth gear nut with Nut Wrench 6743
and high capacity torque wrench. Tighten nut to 366-
380 N·m (270-280 ft. lbs.). Have helper hold transmission
steady if necessary.
(11) Torque the fifth gear clamp nut clamping bolt
to 13.5 N·m (10 ft. lbs.).
(12) Unlock the mainshaft gears by shifting all
synchro sleeves out of the engaged position.

 

sweet thanks guys......just wanted to make sure i didnt tighten it too much and put it back together and have nothing move!!!!