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I found a difference between the 5-ton and the HEMTT wheels (on my wheels at least) that may explain the difference in torque values: the 5-ton wheels are using deformed-thread lock nuts, where as the HEMTT wheels are using just plain flange nuts without any locking feature.
OK, I found a torque value and a torque sequence in the Oct. 1992 TM.
In the section header it lists both the A1 (5/8" stud) and the A2 (3/4" stud) tire and wheel so I guess it's the value for both stud sizes
Thanks for chiming in guys, but I was hoping for something more definitive. Going till it stops is a bit subjective. Like if I use my favorite wrench till it stops it won't be enough:
If I use a 1" impact till it stops I might be snapping off studs.
There's got to be ft-lb number...
I've been looking for the torque spec for the nuts that fasten the two halves of the A2 combat wheels with the 3/4" studs, but I haven't found anything. Does anyone know what the correct range is? Does it differ by brand of wheel?