Northernliving
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I have to replace a bent knuckle assembly on my driver side front, and wondered if anyone has the torque settings and procedure for the 24MM 12 pt axle bolt for reassembly.
Thanks!
Thanks!
2013 Passat TDI MT Axle Bolt Torque Question
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Northernliving
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I believe that I have found the answer:
24mm 12 point axle bolt - 52 ft lbs. Then, once car is on ground, +90 degree turn.
24mm 12 point axle bolt - 52 ft lbs. Then, once car is on ground, +90 degree turn.
Northernliving
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So I picked up a new bolt today at the stealership (these are all single use bolts, apparently). The mechanic was insistent that it's a +180 degree turn on the bolt once it's on the ground. I'll probably go with the 1/2 turn.
There are two types of bolts (three if you count the cheap aftermarket version). One has ribs on the underside of the head where it contacts the hub and the other is smooth. The smooth style is the newer one and the only one available as a replacement part. It has a higher initial tightening torque and then the 1/2 turn as the tech mentioned. The last time I put one in I felt like either the bolt, my 3/4" breaker bar, or my arms would break before I got the 1/2 turn.
banshee365
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http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=432975
See this thread that I created a while ago. ^^^^
See this thread that I created a while ago. ^^^^
That's a great thread. I wish I had found it when I was trying to figure out the ribs/no ribs thing last year.
subber598
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- New Hampshire
- TDI
- 2014 Jetta Sportwagon TDI, 2013 Passat SE, 2011 Jetta SEL
Axle bolt types
There's a 4th type on my 2006 Jetta; it's the 6-pt hex head 27mm P/N: n910 406 01, 180Nm + 180deg. I'm assuming these were on the MK V's
roni024
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Doesn't 1/2 turn = 180 degrees?