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What torque are people suing for the subject bolts? I don't see a setting described in the Green Bible. I have been using 65lbs/sq. inch but my spring bushings went out in only 25K miles. I wondered if I should be using a lower torque setting?
Thanks
Paul
Linus Tremaine
10-11-2008, 10:23 PM
I use 50 ft/lbs. Green bible does not specify and I dont think any figure is given anywhere.
50 was suggested by teriann, though It shouldnt impact your bushings.
Thanks Linus - How is the 88 going and is the transmission out of the Dormobile now?
Paul
jac04
10-12-2008, 08:25 AM
Don't forget that the front/rear spring bolts shouldn't be tightened until the vehicle is back on the ground with a normal load.
I Leak Oil
10-12-2008, 03:14 PM
My Haynes Manual lists the bolts and the nuts as 60-70 ft. lbs. I usually leave them relatively loose, drive around the block, then torque them to 65 ft. lbs.
Jason T.
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