Torque Specs.

[Michael Murphy <mmurphy@nais.com>]

Happy New Year to all.  With all the posts re:
studs/axle nuts/tire changeovers, here is a list of axle/lug torque
values.

***(1) in model means REPLACE AXLE NUT (although I would change 'em
anyway)***.  Source ALLDATA CD.

                                      Axle Nut              Lug Nut
Year     Model                     Ft.lbs.(N.m.)         Ft.lbs. (N.m.)
88-94    80/90 except Quattro
         1 piece bearing housing(1)  195 (265)             65 (88)
         2 piece bearing housing(1)   90 (120)+90deg       65 (88)
88-94    80/90Q, 100/200             150 (200)+90deg       80 (110)
81-87    4000 except TQ/Coupe        170 (230)             65 (88)
81-87    4000TQ/Coupe                202 (275)             65 (88)
81-88    5000 all (1)                202 (275)             80 (110)
90-94    V8 (1)                      150 (200)+90deg       65 (88)
(1) REPLACE AXLE NUT