E30 Tranny Output Flange Torque

[Norman Boehl <nboehl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hey folks,

I'm in the middle of rebuilding my sloppy shifter, and have a question
about the necessary torque for reinstalling the 30mm nut that holds the
tranny output flange to the tranny.

The Bentley manual says to torque it to ~120 ft-lbs (can't remember the
exact number now).  However, when I removed it last night, I could almost
do so with my fingers, and barely required a wrench.  Yes, the copper
lock ring was still in place, so I know nothing was out of place.

Could the Bently manual be wrong?  Could it be they meant to
say inch-lbs (instead of ft-lbs).  Could I have read it wrong?
Does anyone know the proper torque setting for this item?  If it
is indeed 120 ft-lbs, why was mine so loose?

TIA,
Norm

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