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silas
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Tie Rod Torque Specs & Toe In?
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November 14, 2005, 10:49:08 PM »
64 type 1.
i've got 18 ftlbs for the torque spec on the tie rod nuts and between .04\" and .12\" for toe in.
does this sound about right?
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anyone?
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Tie Rod Torque Specs & Toe In?
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November 16, 2005, 09:16:45 AM »
VW does not specify a torque limit for the ball stud nuts, but 18 ft/lbs sound about right.
Unladen toe-in is 2-4mm (0.08\"-0.16\")
With maximum permissible weight: 1-3mm (0.04\"-0.12\")
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thanks jason.
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