The
Timken Company has added torque
specifications to its automotive and heavy-duty
aftermarket online catalog site, www.timkeninfo.com. The
addition of torque specs to the site gives professional
technicians and other installers a one-stop location for
identifying the correct
Timken part number and torque
specifications based on a vehicle’s year, make and
model.
Torque
specifications become viewable when a customer looks
up a wheel application, according to Tom Tecklenburg,
director of automotive aftermarket for The Timken Company.
"It’s our goal to give installers everything they need
to do the job right the first time,” said Tecklenburg.
“This is just another next step in delivering on that
objective. We understand the risks of an improperly
installed wheel bearing, so continuing to deliver the
technical know-how along with a quality product enhances
our customer’s experience with our brand.”
By consolidating this information, Timken takes another
step in simplifying the installation process.
Additionally, Timken differentiates itself by including
the required foot-pound torque needed not just for axle
nuts but also for flange bolts and wheel studs.
