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qwerty 07-15-2012 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by The Gears (Post 2973652)
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.

benzdude42 07-15-2012 09:13 PM

the book is not wrong you just looked in the wrong place! i did the same thing and broke mine off. its in part B of the engine chapter.


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