[Mk2] [NA] Hub to strut nut torque spec

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Winger300
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[Mk2] [NA] Hub to strut nut torque spec

Post by Winger300 »

I'm about to install some Camber bolts, and was wondering about how I should torque up the original lower bolt after fitting.

I understand the torque spec of the original bolts is something like 180 ft lbs. I've also seen 255Nm mentioned.

What is the correct torque spec?

How many people have a torque wrench big enough for this job? Can I get away without one, just using a breaker bar and guesswork?
SonicSW20
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Re: [Mk2] [NA] Hub to strut nut torque spec

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1993 repair manual states 173NM

Rear - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-dpUp ... sp=sharing

Front - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-dpUp ... sp=sharing

Most 1/2inch drive torque wrenches should be able to manage that.
abovetherim
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Re: [Mk2] [NA] Hub to strut nut torque spec

Post by abovetherim »

Just checked 91 bgb and this states 188 ft-lb, 255 Nm

Realistically an 18" breaker bar done up pretty tight will suffice. I have changed out my shocks a couple of times and reused these bolts and just done them up tight! No probs
SonicSW20
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Re: [Mk2] [NA] Hub to strut nut torque spec

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abovetherim wrote:Just checked 91 bgb and this states 188 ft-lb, 255 Nm

Realistically an 18" breaker bar done up pretty tight will suffice. I have changed out my shocks a couple of times and reused these bolts and just done them up tight! No probs


I think the 1991 edition is a typo personally. Certainly wouldn't be the only example of an earlier edition BGB getting a torque value wrong / conversion factor wrong.
Winger300
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Re: [Mk2] [NA] Hub to strut nut torque spec

Post by Winger300 »

Ok thanks.

So basically, if I apply around 56Kg to the end of an 18" breaker bar, that should do it.
pbmr2
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Re: [Mk2] [NA] Hub to strut nut torque spec

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FT mate, should do the trick
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Re: [Mk2] [NA] Hub to strut nut torque spec

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pbmr2 wrote:FT mate, should do the trick


How much is that in dugga dugga's?
pbmr2
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Re: [Mk2] [NA] Hub to strut nut torque spec

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dunno not got a compressor anymore. all manual :D

it's "that" much with the big bar and a spanner locking the other side. :lol:
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Re: [Mk2] [NA] Hub to strut nut torque spec

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About "hhhhhnnnngh ya xxxxxx" tight?
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