DiscusInferno
Go Kart Newbie
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you don't use a 1/2" drive torque wrench to torque your wheel bolts?You are absolutely right about breaking it on the ground. The service manual states you can break it on the ground, but turn it no more than 90 deg. I am no expert on bearings, but VW states turning it more with the suspension loaded can cause damage to the bearing.
The 12-point axle bolt is 24mm.
I figured that I have barely any use for a torque wrench (how often will I be torquing the axle bolts, after all?), so I just returned the one I got. I'll keep the one you mentioned in mind.
for a person that hasn't changed the bearing before, you really like to argue.
why worry about damaging the bearings you're going to replace.
jury-rigging while initially torquing to 200 Nm can be potentially dangerous. one slip, things go flying and risk injury.
the 200 Nm is if you're given a grade 8.8 bolt
if you're given a grade 10.3 axle bolt as part of the kit, the the torque is much lower, 70 Nm plus 90 degrees.
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