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Steering wheel bolt torque
Hi All,
Does anybody know the correct torque setting for the steering wheel bolt on an '84 Carrera? I've done a search and have seen a figure of 36 lbs ft mentioned, but in the Haynes manual it quotes a figure of 54 lbs ft. Do any of you know a definitive figure for this? Many thanks for your help.
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Charles--don't know if this helps, but my SC (1979-83) manual states 36 ft lbs and 54 Nm (newtonmeters). Maybe the 54 you're referring to is actually in Nm and not lbsft. Jack
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Charles,
The spec is 50 Nm which is around 37 lbs-ft. JR |
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actually, it was 50Nm. Jack
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That's great - thanks guys. I think the Haynes manual is probably inaccurate - it tries to cover too many years I think. I'll torque it to 36/37.
Thanks again - you both been a great help.
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I've used 36 for a couple years, wheel hasn't come off in my hands yet.
One thing to remember - DO NOT torque against the wheel lock. Have a buddy or use your feet/knees to hold the wheel against the loosening/tightening torque. You'll damage or break the wheel lock otherwise.
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Thanks - that's a useful tip - I'll make sure I have the keys in the ignition to the first notch to take the steering lock off.
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