Torque spec for rear shock tower needed.

Guido S · 08-11-2016, 11:51 AM

Having installed some Bilstein HD 6 shocks I 'm always worried that maybe they are not tight enough. They is no tighten by feel because you're tightening down on the top rubber mount. So the only way to get it right is with a torque wrench. The problem is I've read wildly different proper torque specs. Anybody know for absolute sure what it should be?

feuer · 08-11-2016, 12:37 PM

top and bottom shock to mount: 38 Nm 28 (ft-lb)
on the shock mount bolts: 60 Nm (44 ft-lb)

avocet · 08-11-2016, 02:43 PM

IIRC you should feel the nut bottom out on the bushing. But you will probably have to hold the shaft to keep it from spinning.

I used a pair of adj. water pump pliers on the metal cup in the fender to keep it from spinning.

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Guido S Private 31 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2011 328ix Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (0)	Torque spec for rear shock tower needed. Having installed some Bilstein HD 6 shocks I 'm always worried that maybe they are not tight enough. They is no tighten by feel because you're tightening down on the top rubber mount. So the only way to get it right is with a torque wrench. The problem is I've read wildly different proper torque specs. Anybody know for absolute sure what it should be?
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feuer Major General 4276 Rep 9,206 Posts Drives: wife crazy! Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (5)	top and bottom shock to mount: 38 Nm 28 (ft-lb) on the shock mount bolts: 60 Nm (44 ft-lb)
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avocet Major 252 Rep 1,157 Posts Drives: 2007 328i 2011 X5d Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Vancouver bc iTrader: (0)	IIRC you should feel the nut bottom out on the bushing. But you will probably have to hold the shaft to keep it from spinning. I used a pair of adj. water pump pliers on the metal cup in the fender to keep it from spinning.
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