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nut torque settings

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  • 13-04-2008 9:40pm
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    wex96
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    have an altezza and just replaced the front left wishbone, any idea where i could the torque settings for all the nuts.
    the car is an '98 2ltr


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    Captain Slow IRL
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    Which nuts?!


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    wex96
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    the nuts that hold on the wishbone and track arm and steering arm


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    Captain Slow IRL
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    I don't know what the torque settings should be - never used them; use a spanner to tighten them as tight as you can. Then get a long bar and give them a quarter turn.

    Where the track rod end goes into the hub - be careful with this as it's easily over-tightened and damage can be done! Get it as tight as you can, then give an 8th of a turn. Is there a split pin that secures this nut?

    Hope this helps.


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    Steve
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    wex96 wrote:
    have an altezza and just replaced the front left wishbone, any idea where i could the torque settings for all the nuts.
    the car is an '98 2ltr

    You'll have to get your hands on a workshop manual for the settings - If you know any mechanics than they should be able to get a look at it for you. Failing that, ask one of the dealers nicely.
    land9 wrote:
    I don't know what the torque settings should be - never used them; use a spanner to tighten them as tight as you can. Then get a long bar and give them a quarter turn.

    Where the track rod end goes into the hub - be careful with this as it's easily over-tightened and damage can be done! Get it as tight as you can, then give an 8th of a turn. Is there a split pin that secures this nut?

    Hope this helps.

    I don't agree, you risk the bolts breaking when driving and hit a bump if theyre over tightened. Suspension components should always be correctly torqued.


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    Captain Slow IRL
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    stevec wrote: »
    I don't agree, you risk the bolts breaking when driving and hit a bump if theyre over tightened. Suspension components should always be correctly torqued.

    And how many times have you fitted suspension components?


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    Steve
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    land9 wrote: »
    And how many times have you fitted suspension components?

    Only a handful of times, that's why I use torque settings rather than the backstreet garage method.

    Fine if you've 10 yrs experience as a mechanic, I don't and I suspect the OP doesn't either.


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    Steve
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    wex96 wrote: »
    have an altezza and just replaced the front left wishbone, any idea where i could the torque settings for all the nuts.
    the car is an '98 2ltr

    Found the torque settings I used last time - pm sent, let me know if you want it.


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