C55 Control arm job - torque specs?
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C55 Control arm job - torque specs?
I bought the Meyle Control arm kit for my C55 from FCP euro:
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...eyle-223103280
Does anyone know the torque specs?
The FCP video here is actually for the "Rein kit" (it looks identical to the "Meyle" kit) but I just want to make sure these torque specs are accurate.
80nm and 50nm seems pretty low for such a critical suspension component.
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...eyle-223103280
Does anyone know the torque specs?
The FCP video here is actually for the "Rein kit" (it looks identical to the "Meyle" kit) but I just want to make sure these torque specs are accurate.
80nm and 50nm seems pretty low for such a critical suspension component.
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I believe both front strut forward and rearward are the same spec. 150nm for the bolt on the frame and 80nm for the ball joint to steering. Make sure to tighten the frame ones in the ride position, if the suspension is dropped, you will put unneeded twist on the inner bushing when the car is at ride height.
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I never used a torque wrench on wheels either, until I warped some expensive rotors by over tightening. I don’t use a torque wrench on my 3/4 ton trucks, but they are not as finicky and much more forgiving than any German engineering.
