[RCinSTP]

I've seen torque specs for the inner tie rod, which I assume are the large (slightly larger than 1 1/5") nut. I can't imagine how it would be possible to gauge the torque on that nut. Do I just tighten it very firmly?

 

[zak99B5]

Yes. Just good and tight.

 

[RCinSTP]

ok, thanks, I appreciate the advice

 

[Steve in Chicago]

I can't imagine how it would be possible to gauge the torque on that nut.

If you actually wanted to torque that sort of fastening with a standard torque wrench, you could use a "crow foot" wrench.

You need to do a little math when using an adapter on a torque wrench.

 

[VAGguy]

True. ^^ Although, I usually use the German spec of gütenteit for the inner.

 

[RCinSTP]

So that's how it's done. I figured it might be possible to use a crow foot but I didn't realize there was a formula to figure out how the crow foot affects the torque setting on the torque wrench.

 

[Steve in Chicago]

For that fastener, I'd do as VAGguy does and go by feel. I tossed in that other info for anyone who ever runs into a situation where they want to apply a measured torque in an abnormal situation.