[tech] new tie rods question

[amalventano@sc.rr.com (Allyn)]

37 inch pounds is a whopping 3 ft lbs
Al

----- Original Message -----
From: "ATS - Patrick Bureau" <txrocco@sbcglobal.net>
To: "_Scirocco Mailing List" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2003 11:50 AM
Subject: [tech] new tie rods question


>
> Alright reinstalling new non-ps steering rack in place and I have measure
> the proper distances from rack to inner tie rod and I have set the nut
> properly, Bentley called for a D6 Threadlock compound to make sure it does
> not get loose from the rack end, now my question, is that blue thread lock
> or red thread lock?
>
> next question is, the Bentley indicates to tightened the rack end not to
> 37lbs/in , now how in heck do you get that pressure done? I am used to
using
> a clicker ratchet with indicator, but in this case it would have to be a
> wrench?? or do I just put all my weight on it until I cannot move it
> anymore?
>
>
> ATS - Patrick Bureau - txrocco@sbcglobal.net
>
>
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