SL/R230 Thrust arms and balljoints torque specs

Dec 11, 2024 | 01:54 PM

Antonov

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Thrust arms and balljoints torque specs

Hi guys,

I'm soon replacing both front thrust arms and one ball joint on an SL350 with normal coil suspension. Has anyone got the a picture with the torque specs for this job?

Many thanks!!

Dec 11, 2024 | 07:51 PM

marko69

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Deleted, I posted a torque spec picture for an SL500, never mind.

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Dec 11, 2024 | 07:55 PM

Antonov

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Thanks amazing! Many thanks!

Dec 11, 2024 | 07:58 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by marko69

Deleted, I posted a torque spec picture for an SL500, never mind.

I guess it should be the same as for the SL350, shouldn't it?

Dec 11, 2024 | 08:07 PM

marko69

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You replied pretty quick to that. lol. I deleted the post as I didn't notice that it was for an SL350, I don't know if it's gunna be the same or not. I'll post the pic here again just in case.

Dec 14, 2024 | 04:58 PM

Tom Manning

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Mark, I lost my WIS in a computer change so would be appreciative if you could send up the diagram for the SL500 too. TIA - Tom

Dec 14, 2024 | 06:13 PM

marko69

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Hey Tom, the diagram above should be for the SL500. I verified a few of the numbers that they matched the WIS.

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Feb 10, 2025 | 05:11 PM

Tigger23

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Hi marko69

Do you have the same torque diagram for the rear suspension. Just rebuilding my rear end.

many thanks

Feb 10, 2025 | 08:06 PM

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marko69

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Sorry, can't remember where I got that diagram. I can't find one like it for the rear.

Mar 7, 2026 | 07:58 PM

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Der.Unibrow

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This diagram is partially incorrect. Everything on the steering knuckle is 50Nm + 60 degrees. Also the ABC strut to the spring control arm (strut's lower end) is 110Nm.