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Old 02-13-2005, 03:46 PM
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Default How tight should I tighten the pinch connector on the control arm?
Also what about the 6 nuts on the inner flange of the Drive Axle? Thanks guys
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Default The number 66 ft-lbs keeps popping in my head.
sorry I don't have my Bentleys handy. Currently out of town.
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Default Haynes manual says...
Inner CV retaining bolts: M8 bolts 33 lbft
M10 bolts 59 lbft

Ball Joint to strut: 48 lbft
Large drivshaft nut : 207 lbft
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Old 02-13-2005, 05:51 PM
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Thanks guys, where are you looking in the haynes mine doesnt have that??
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and sorry the M10 bolts are which again?
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oh i see it in the haynes, i still dont get the m8 and m10, arent all inner bolts the same?
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Default Re: oh i see it in the haynes, i still dont get the m8 and m10, arent all inner bolts the same?
Don't hold me to it, but i think the M10 bolts are on the Turbo cars because they use different axles (stronger) with larger bolts.
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