Thread: Outer CV Joint
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Old 12th April 2023, 01:45 PM
MikkiJayne MikkiJayne is offline
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Originally Posted by ainarssems View Post
I think the inner bolts are supposed to be use once too, pre-coated with blue threadlock to stop them from unscrewing. I know of several cases where they have been coming loose after reusing. I reuse the bolts but put a bit of mild version threadlock on them.
I checked Elsawin and the torque is 70Nm, but it doesn't mention replacing them or using threadlock. I've never seen threadlock on these bolts, but its a good idea for peace of mind.

The propshaft bolts do have pre-applied threadlock though. I always replace those just because the torque is so high the heads get very squishy.

The outer bolt is 190Nm + 180° I don't think I've ever managed that on one - bending my 1m breaker bar seems to be sufficient to hold them together.
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