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Anyone know torque for steering wheel bolt?

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Old 02-25-2007, 02:28 PM
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Default Anyone know torque for steering wheel bolt?

01 A6 if that matters... just got an A6 so don't have the shop manual yet! Thanks guys.
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Tight, but not over tightened?
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50 Nm
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Thanks!
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German torque... "gutentite"
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why do I recognize that from a different joke...
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Default 52 FT-lb noted on stoney faq--super tight, that right?

52 ft-lb is nearly hanging off the torque wrench. Can anyone confirm which is correct?
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Default Per Bentley its 50 Nm

Replace bolt - 5 - and tighten to 50 Nm

50 Newton Meter = 36.87672 Pound Force Foot
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you've been doing your research. Got a paddle wheel going in....do ya?
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Default Well I will at some point..... I hope. ;-)

Kidding!!!
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