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Re: [ST] copper grease and torque settings



> Here's my question -if you use copper grease on the rear axle bolt,  
> do you
> need to back the torque setting off a bit?
>
> In other words, will the grease cause the bolt to overtighten if  
> you use the
> standard 146nm setting? I've been told it will by a mechanic, but  
> it doesnt
> make sense to me.

I've been told that the torque should be measured with anti-sieze  
(your copper grease) on the threads.

Jim

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