[DrewM.]

Hi All,

I fitted some lowering springs this afternoon, the install went smoothly no issues, I have torqued the front strut top nut to the only spec I could find online, that being 27 ft-lb.

Can anyone confirm this is the correct torque rating?

[DrewM.]

Just answered my own question by downloading the Bentley workshop manual.

It should be torqued to 47 ft-lb (64Nm) looks like I'll have to tighten it up a wee bit.

[Andy198712]

Is that the big single but on top?
How did you get a torque wrench in it and stop the shaft spinning if so? Some sort of angled crows foot or?

[DrewM.]

I have a friend that owns his own garage, so I borrowed a set of strut nut sockets, similar to the ones linked below.

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Laser-Tools...id=11017010216

It's a piece of cake with the right tools, I easily re-torqued both stryts this evening by just loosening the chassis brace and swing it out of the way, removing the dust cap and tighten holding the strut using a 6mm Allen key.

[Andy198712]

Look like I could make one of those.... interesting, cheers

[Haych]

Hi Guys, does that torque spec (64Nm) only apply for the 335i or will it be suitable for my 325i as well?

thanks