Thread: Haynes manual Torque Specs ARE WAYYY WRONG!!!!
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Old 07-15-2012, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by The Gears View Post
For the M12 bolt that holds the axle into the rear hub MB sm says 30nm
I think that converts to 22.13 ft/lbs. No way will that long thin bolt take that torque. Or did I read it wrong?
No way does a M12 bolt qualify as "thin." Unless you are working on a locomotive.
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