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doc73
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 Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2025 4:53 pm Post subject: What is the torque specs for these two nuts |
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Any guidance is greatly appreciated.
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mcmscott
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| Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2025 5:32 pm Post subject: Re: What is the torque specs for these two nuts |
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Top I usually run at about 160. Bottom is an aftermarket pinion shaft and with out knowing if it was keyed or splines and the spacing between 3-4 safe bat is 100 lbs and stake the nut
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doc73
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| Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2025 5:42 pm Post subject: Re: What is the torque specs for these two nuts |
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So grateful for the info. The bottom is the pinion nut that came with the pinion I purchased from So Cal imports. Building a freeway flyer. I believe it is keyed set up. But not 100%.
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Bruce
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| Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2025 3:53 am Post subject: Re: What is the torque specs for these two nuts |
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VW says to torque the top nut to 87 ftlbs, then to loosen it off. Then torque it to 43 ftlbs. With such a low torque on a big thread, it's no wonder they need a lockplate to keep it from coming loose.
Personally, I don't see a good reason to loosen it, so I leave it at the higher number.
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