torque specs ???

BLU BY U · 07-14-2006, 07:41 AM

I see all these DIYs for the suspension and no torque specs on any of the nuts or bolts, yikes. Could someone point me int he right direction for the torque specs of everything that is disassembled while installing aftermarket springs?

thanks

honda93 · 07-14-2006, 08:12 AM

While I don't have the shop manual yet, I can safely say the following based on my experiences on Hondas and other cars:

* 17mm control arm bolts are usually around 45-50 lb.ft.

* 14mm control arm bolts are usually 40-42 lb.ft.

* 17mm caliper bracket bolts are pretty much what the wheels require 80-82 ft.lb.

*14mm shock and strut upper strut bolts are usually 35-38 ft.lb.

* Front strut bolts (mounting to the hub) are around 70-72 ft.lb.

* Any misc. 12mm bolts, like brake lines, brackets, etc. are usually ok with hand power.

BLU BY U · 07-14-2006, 08:43 AM

rock on, that's all i needed to know!

thanks a bunch

BLU BY U · 07-14-2006, 08:43 AM

oh, what about the rear sway bar? the end links?

fa1 · 07-15-2006, 04:21 PM

Use a torque wrench before you take off the endlink bolts and measure the amount of torque. It should be similar to the required amount give or take a few ft-lbs.

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07-14-2006, 08:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
honda93 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Property Tax Hell... NJ Age: 34 Posts: 1,003 iTrader: 2 / 100%	While I don't have the shop manual yet, I can safely say the following based on my experiences on Hondas and other cars: * 17mm control arm bolts are usually around 45-50 lb.ft. * 14mm control arm bolts are usually 40-42 lb.ft. * 17mm caliper bracket bolts are pretty much what the wheels require 80-82 ft.lb. 14mm shock and strut upper strut bolts are usually 35-38 ft.lb. Front strut bolts (mounting to the hub) are around 70-72 ft.lb. * Any misc. 12mm bolts, like brake lines, brackets, etc. are usually ok with hand power.

07-14-2006, 08:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
BLU BY U Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 24 Posts: 7,601 iTrader: 2 / 100%	rock on, that's all i needed to know! thanks a bunch

07-14-2006, 08:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
BLU BY U Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 24 Posts: 7,601 iTrader: 2 / 100%	oh, what about the rear sway bar? the end links?

07-15-2006, 04:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
fa1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: SF, CA Age: 19 Posts: 2,460 FA Squad Member #17 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Use a torque wrench before you take off the endlink bolts and measure the amount of torque. It should be similar to the required amount give or take a few ft-lbs.