Front Control Arm Torque specs
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Front Control Arm Torque specs
Anybody know the torque specs for installing a front control arm? The 2 bolts that hold the control arm to the k-member to be exact. I can't find this info anywhere including the manuel I have.
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Re: Front Control Arm Torque specs
Don't forget that when you do torque them down the suspension is sitting under its own weight of the vehicle.
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Re: Front Control Arm Torque specs
Or, if that's not possible (like, the spring isn't there, and you want to go ahead and tighten it anyway) that the arm is in the position that it will be in when loaded. The important thing isn't the load itself, it's that the rubber in the bushing is more or less at "neutral" stress at the car's resting ride height. Doesn't have to be super exact; for instance, you can change springs or otherwise adjust the ride height, and not have to go back and re-do it; butt it should at least be close.
Normal ride attitude for the CA is with the ball joint approx level with the CA bolts.
Normal ride attitude for the CA is with the ball joint approx level with the CA bolts.
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