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kentv

07-18-2009 03:54 PM

Boxster Axle Nut

Is it necessary to put grease on the axle threads before torquing the axle nut to 340 ft/lbs?

Lil bastard

07-18-2009 04:25 PM

No. All torque specs, unless specifically noted otherwise, assume a dry thread. If you grease up the threads, you'll over-torque the nut by as much as 50%.

:cheers:

kentv

07-18-2009 05:56 PM

Axle Nut Torque

Thanks, I appreciate the help.

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