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For the nut on the rear axle of my 911 the torque value is some crazy number like 360 pound feet. I would have to look it up to get the exact number and it is irrelevant right now.
I stood on a scale, and pushed down on a 3 foot bar until I weighted the proper amount on the scale. Again, I don't remember the numbers, as it does not matter. I then knew I was pretty close, but I don't do "good enough" when it comes to holding my rear axle on. I brought my socket to a local truck stop and pulled up by the work bays. Of course an old guy in a 85 911 with a $20 bill in hand attracted some attention. One mechanic walked over and I told him I would give him the 20 if he would torque the two nuts to the proper number. He grabbed his 4 foot long torque wrench, and click click twice and he made 20 bucks. I went home and put the cent caps back on and I was done.
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Glen
49 Year member of the Porsche Club of America
1985 911 Carrera; 2017 Macan
1986 El Camino with Fuel Injected 350 Crate Engine
My Motto: I will never be too old to have a happy childhood!
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