Steering box flush

Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by the 3 crispies, Dec 1, 2022.

  1. mikedjames

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    Motor Torpedo Boat.
     
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  2. Belly

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    mountain bike...
    Another question is if there is a trick to getting the end plate back on that screws over the adjustment screw... I'm having trouble checking if its seated correctly..
     
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  3. mikedjames

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    I think it helps if you wind out the adjustment screw to pull the output shaft into the cover plate. Anticlockwise, unscrew and the head pulls on the shaft.
     
  4. DubCat

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    Mountain Terrain Bike
     
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  5. Belly

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    ok thanks looks like I was turning it a bit too far and pulling the whole shaft slightly out of the housing ...

    Would the torque setting be same as the 4 bolt flange ?
     
  6. Belly

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    @Lasty , Do you happen to remmber the torque value for the 3 screws on the roundish cover plate ?
     
  7. mikedjames

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    M6x1mm thread.. . less than a big torque wrench goes down to.

    I think its defined by holding the handle of a socket driver handle gripping the extension bar with your fingers and twisting your wrist.

    7 lbft max seems to be what VW suggest for M6 bolts.
    Quick scan of a PDF of Without Guesswork 1972.

    You are only trying to squish the O ring seal.
     
    Last edited: Sep 7, 2023

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