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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 05:51 AM
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What are the torque specs for the 4 front cross member nuts?The cross member that the power steering rack and engine sit on. My car is s5 turbo. I got them to 60 inch pounds but i was afraid to go higher. Please help
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 09:37 AM
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It is definitely more than 60 inch pounds!

It's in the Haynes manual. From memory it's a fairly wide spec somewhere around 69 - 80 foot pounds.

Most of the torque specs for these cars can be found in the Haynes. For those that aren't listed, the FSM is the next stop.
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 02:31 AM
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Idk. Im looking through both of them. The FSM has the specs for the rear one. Its around 75 i think. What do you think? Whats good for the goose is good for the gander?
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 04:09 PM
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I wasnt trying to be a dick. Im actually asking your opinion.
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