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front suspension torque spec's

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#1 ·
I am replacing the control arms , idler arm bushing & shocks on my 2002 SL-- and can't seem to find the torque specs for all the front end bolts.
went as far as buying access to Alldate-- that was a waste of money- nearly nothing of use there.
Once I finish the front , I will start the rear and will need those specs as well , but that will be a month away.

thank you for the help.

happy holiday's
 
#2 ·
Front struts… 80 Nm top nut and 110 Nm bottom.
Strut mounts to frame... 20Nm.
Control arm bushings are...120 Nm.
Idler arm bushing is...180 Nm.

I would hope you plan to do wheel alignment after this job… probably good idea to double check control arm bushings torque after alignment. Too many technicians don't use torque wrench.
 
#3 ·
Photodude
thank you very much - I have been working on BMW's for year where info is readily available - but not so with these cars. I will align the car & torque the control arm bolts under load.
Might there be a place to find these types of spec?
appreciate the help
 
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