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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Ball Joint Lock Pin Torque

Posted by: yeahmag Apr 10 2018, 03:19 PM

Just had to buy a replacement for my ball joint lock pin ('74 car) due to failure while torquing it. Can someone verify 33 ft/lbs is correct. Seems really high for an 8mm fastener.

Posted by: pilothyer Apr 10 2018, 04:05 PM

QUOTE(yeahmag @ Apr 10 2018, 04:19 PM)

Just had to bu a replacement for my ball joint lock pin ('74 car) due to failure while torquing it. Can someone verify 33 ft/lbs is correct. Seems really high for an 8mm fastener.

Correct 45 Nm or 33.1 Ft-Lbs, best to tap in place first, then tighten.

Posted by: Dave_Darling Apr 10 2018, 10:00 PM

In the 911 manual, those are labeled "wedge pin (always replace)". Everywhere they are referred to, there's that notation.

I'm thinking maybe we shouldn't be reusing them...

--DD

Posted by: yeahmag Apr 10 2018, 10:08 PM

Interesting. They could be single use/torque to yield. I’d happily replace them if they weren’t so overpriced!