Upper control arm torque specifications.

[Intenseman]

Anyone have the torque specs for the bolts that go through the frame to hold the control arm on?

Thanks,
Michael

 

[BrooklynBay]

I assume that you are referring to the upper control arm? My software says that the 3 bolts are 22 - 29 Ft.- Lbs or 30 - 39 N-M. I'll update the title of the thread.

 

[Jose A.]

the nuts retaining the alignment shims to the upper arm: 70-100 foot pounds lb-ft.

damper/rubber assembly to upper arm: 22-29 lb-ft.

large single bolt on front bracket: 10-14 lb-ft.

3 nuts to 3 large bolts: 145-195 lb-ft.

*if any of the 3 large bolts or the smaller large bolt show any deterioration, like rust or rot, they must be replaced. You can get replacements at any Fastenal store, about $30.00 for all bolts.

the torque figures above are critical as well as the condition of the large bolts, which are normally yield-to-torque-once. (you can torque them once only, then discard them).