On Jul 31, 2009, at 4:06 PM, Warren Lail wrote:

> I didn't pull the rear hub assembly because I don't have a way to
> re-torque that big nut to 300+ ft/lbs as it calls for in Bentley
> (although some day I'll have such a torque wrench).

Sorry Warren,  not an excuse.  2' breaker bar and a 150# weight = 300
ft lbs.  18" breaker bar and a 200# weight (gee, where could I find
200# of weight????) = 300 ft. lbs.  6' cheater and 50# = 300 ft lbs.
(stand on scale. Lift on cheater. You weight increases 50#. 300 ft. lbs.

Torque wrench just makes it more convenient. Breaker bar and socket?
<http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=5494>

Worth every penny. I bought mine 30 years ago for $29.95. And the only
thing I use it for is to remove and tighten the bloody big nuts on
Volkswagens.

Jim