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Piston Rod Nut Installation Note

  1. Install the offset box-end wrench to the torque wrench as shown in the figure below, set it on the piston rod nut, and measure dimensions A and L shown in the figure below.
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  2. Tighten the piston rod nut after calculating the tightening torque using the following formula.
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    Tightening Torque 

    14-16 N.m {1.5-1.6 kgf.m, 10.4-11.8 ft.lbf}

    Calculation formula 

    Tx [L/(L+A)] T: Tightening torque (14-16 N.m {1.5-1.6 kgf.m, 10.4-11.8 ft.lbf} L: Torque wrench effective length

    A: The length of the offset box-end wrench past the torque wrench drive