Torque setting of strut bar?

[jhandy]

Hi does anyone know the torque setting
for the strut bar on the bottom left and
right of the front suspension ? It's the
bar that secures the suspension to the body.

Thanks in advance.

[gschotland]

From section 40-4 of the Bentley manual, it says "control arms to crossmember, 120 NM (88 ft-lb)." Looking at the diagram, the fastener you're referring to is a horizontal bolt that goes through the lower control arm (and presumably a rubber bushing) with a crossmember flange on each side.

[jhandy]

thank you. i suppose it is time for me to buy the bently manual.

[gschotland]

You can get it here for $62.97. That's just about the best price around.

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