C2 torque specs
04-21-2017, 01:32 PM
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C2 torque specs
Howdy.. I am rebuilding a 65 corvette and need to know the torque spec for the lower A arm bushing bolts.. Thanks in advance.. DaleO
04-21-2017, 05:03 PM
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Specs in the rear of the shop manual state 40 lb-ft for lower control arm bushing retainers. The lower control arm cross shaft bolts, however, are 70 lb-ft for the front bolt and 135 lb-ft for the rear bolt
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04-21-2017, 05:20 PM
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04-21-2017, 05:40 PM
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If memory is correct that spec is for under load. Or all the weight and all four tires
04-21-2017, 05:55 PM
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I know that is for the bushing cupped washer bolts at the ends of the shafts... you want the car to be on the ground and settled...BUT...
I usually torque the lower control arm shaft to frame bolts BEFORE I install the coil spring so there is NO pressure on the lower control arm. But that is how I do it and others can do it differently if so desired.
DUB
I usually torque the lower control arm shaft to frame bolts BEFORE I install the coil spring so there is NO pressure on the lower control arm. But that is how I do it and others can do it differently if so desired.
DUB