Upper control arm torque specs?

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Old Jun 7, 2017 | 09:45 AM
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Upper control arm torque specs?

Does anyone know the torque specs for the Ball joint castle nut, the 2 bolts holding in upper Control arm, and the bolts under the hood for the shock towers?

It is a 2007 RL

Also does anyone know the size of the 2 control arm bolts? May need to buy that size but wanted to double check if anyone knew offhand...

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Old Jun 7, 2017 | 10:26 AM
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Does anyone know the torque specs for the Ball joint castle nut, the 2 bolts holding in upper Control arm, and the bolts under the hood for the shock towers?

It is a 2007 RL

Also does anyone know the size of the 2 control arm bolts? May need to buy that size but wanted to double check if anyone knew offhand...

Also, do i need to load the suspension before tightening the bolts on on the bushings? jack under control arm till car raises a little?
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Old Jun 7, 2017 | 09:38 PM
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Off the top of my head, I don't recall the exact number, but I know it's in the service manual. Unfortunately, with me being on my phone, I don't have that readily available, although it is stickied in the garage on the 2G landing page.
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Old Jun 7, 2017 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by projektvertx
Off the top of my head, I don't recall the exact number, but I know it's in the service manual. Unfortunately, with me being on my phone, I don't have that readily available, although it is stickied in the garage on the 2G landing page.
i looked in the garage but didn't see it I'll check again and thanks again for the response
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Old Jun 7, 2017 | 10:17 PM
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i looked in the garage but didn't see it I'll check again and thanks again for the response
so does this mean the bolt is a 10 socket because it seemed like a 14 when I was checking my wrenches. What is that rod is that just something to make it easier to hold up and I don't have to worry about it?
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Old Jun 8, 2017 | 10:08 AM
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so does this mean the bolt is a 10 socket because it seemed like a 14 when I was checking my wrenches. What is that rod is that just something to make it easier to hold up and I don't have to worry about it?
The bolt shaft is 10mm and the bolt head is 14mm. Yes, the rod will just hold up the control arm.
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Old Jun 8, 2017 | 10:09 AM
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The bolt shaft is 10mm and the bolt head is 14mm. Yes, the rod will just hold up the control arm.

So is this "ROD" needed as far as getting it lined up properly? or can i just put in one bolt at a time...
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Old Jun 12, 2017 | 01:21 PM
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Job done, moving the spring was the hardest part, just take your time...
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