Steering rack nuts
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Old Timer
going to be taking my steering rack off so need to know what type, size and thread are needed for the steering rack brackets?
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Settled In
From memory they are standard thread 8mm nuts. I used nylons as I had them available.
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Old Timer
Got 2 off and 2 to go
They look like copper nuts
Think I will get some nylock ones
Cheers
They look like copper nuts
Think I will get some nylock ones
Cheers
lhasa green 83 gti tintop MOT passed Aug '14 after nearly 12 years!
Audi A6 3.0 tdi Avant Quattro Le Mans 305bhp
Audi A6 3.0 tdi Avant Quattro Le Mans 305bhp
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MOTY 2013
yah they m8, self-locking type
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Old Timer
Would the original ones have been copper??
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Old Timer
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Local Hero
Think they are the 'squashed' prevailing torque nuts,
http://www.aspenfasteners.com/v/vspfiles/files/docs/locknut_specs.pdf
http://www.aspenfasteners.com/v/vspfiles/files/docs/locknut_specs.pdf
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Settling In
Yes, slightly squashed and copper in appearance.
Same type as used on steering UJ ?
Same type as used on steering UJ ?
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