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How to load front suspension to tighten control arm bolts.
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03-02-2022, 06:52 PM | #1 |
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How to load front suspension to tighten control arm bolts.
I've seen references to load your suspension by jacking up on the thick part of the control arm next to the ball joint. See pic w/arrow. Is that correct?
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03-04-2022, 07:20 AM | #5 |
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Thanks for replies, guys.
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03-08-2022, 10:52 AM | #6 |
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The hub/rotor scares me a bit bc it seems like it wants to spin and shoot the jack out which could be very violent. I've done it with a slightly bent piece of wood and I've also jacked from that point under the control arm. Never had an issue with either way.
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03-10-2022, 10:51 AM | #7 |
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On other cars, I have put the bolt into the arms at 5 or so ft-lbs, then install the wheels, and pull the car up onto oil change ramps to do the final torque. That way I can torque the bolts with the weight on the tires.
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