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Posted by: joeav8tor Mar 10 2006, 09:53 PM

hi guys,
I am having my leather wrapped steering wheel recovered, instead of guten tight, does anyone know the torque for the nut.
thanks
joe

Posted by: joeav8tor Mar 10 2006, 10:36 PM

Posted by: Headrage Mar 10 2006, 10:59 PM

I don't have my Haynes handy but IF I remember correctly, it was something like 40 lbs.

Posted by: SGB Mar 10 2006, 11:01 PM

I just crank it down with a pretty big 1/2 inch drive. Not as tight as it should be- which is prolly about 80 ft-lbs
edit- really just 40? OK....
For my BMW that recently removed the wheel on, I think I remember seeing that 80 figure.

Posted by: joeav8tor Mar 11 2006, 07:59 AM

thanks, I looked in my haynes and could not find the torque spec.
Joe

Posted by: maf914 Mar 11 2006, 08:23 AM

QUOTE (SGB @ Mar 10 2006, 09:01 PM)

I just crank it down with a pretty big 1/2 inch drive.

Same here. I use a pretty hefty Craftsman 1/2" breaker bar (about 20" long) and just do it by feel. The wheel hasn't fallen off yet!

Posted by: wilchek Mar 11 2006, 10:16 AM

36 to 43 lb f ft
or
5 to 6 kg f m


good luck