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Torque Specifications

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (mkg)
Super Beetle  
  Steering Damper-to-Frame 43 (5.9)
  Steering Damper-to-Pitman Arm 31 (4.3)
  Tie Rod-to-Pitman Arm (1) 20 (2.8)
  Outer-to-Center Tie Rod 22 (3.0)
  Wheel Lock Adjusting Screw 11 (1.5)
Exc. Super Beetle  
  Steering Damper-to-Axle 31 (4.3)
  Steering Damper-to-Tie Rod 18 (2.5)
  Tie Rod-to-Pitman Arm (1) 20 (2.8)
(1) Plus enough to align cotter pin hole.