200q20v digest, Vol 1 #1622 - 10 msgs

[C1J1Miller at aol.com]

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In a message dated 8/3/03 12:11:04 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
200q20v-request at audifans.com writes:


> From: DasWolfen at aol.com
> Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2003 08:42:20 EDT
> Subject: Re: 149 ft lbs + 1/4 turn + 3/8" drive = snap!
> To: sscalmanini at yahoo.com, 200q20v at audifans.com
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> In a message dated 8/3/03 3:47:36 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> sscalmanini at yahoo.com writes:
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> > Can anyone recommend a tool for torquing (sp?) front hub bolts
> > when the bold head has a 17mm female hex instead of the original
> > 27mm male hex?
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> The new bolt isnt intended to replace the old one. Its purpose is to drive
> the axle shaft out of the joint.
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> Keith

That's not my experience.  New cars (A4 etc.) come with the 17mm female hex
bolt from the factory; the bolt is a torque to yield bolt and should be
replaced each time removed.

I've got a 1/2" drive hex driver that accepts multiple size hex drivers,
including the 17.  You can also use the sears 17mm giant hex key with a cheater
pipe for that final torque.
Chris
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