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torque values?

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    torque values?

    before I change my springs out I need to know the torque values for the strut mount bolts and nuts.(bolt on top of strut assembly most importantly) rest of them also if possible. thanks
    jrolla, Aug 31, 2004
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    purchase haynes manual for torque specs...

    however, since im feeling all nice - i'm gonna drop some knowledge on ya.

    Strut to Body mounting nuts (top) - 34 ft-lbs
    Strut to steering knuckle (bottom) - 203 ft-lbs
    Damper shaft nut (center, holds the cap on the spring) - 34 ft-lbs

    That should be all ya need for springs. That applies to front and rear.
    vortex, Aug 31, 2004
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    i thought is was something like 1xx ft lbs not 2xx ftlbs
    03silverrolla, Aug 31, 2004
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    The two bolts/nuts on the bottom are definitely 2xx - everything over M-10 in that area is 150 or more. The cv-axle nut is 165 if thats what you're thinking?
    vortex, Sep 1, 2004
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    you sure its not inch pounds instead of foot lbs? just asking because 203 foot pounds is a lot. let me know.
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    the manual says ft-lbs - however i'll confirm this with toyota later today when I go buy there to pick up some parts.
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    thanks man, let me know
    jrolla, Sep 2, 2004
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    It's ft-lbs. Oddly enough... the specs listed in the toyota book were specific as to ft-lbs or in-lbs so those two particular bolts need mad torque. :) However, if I'm not mistaken, the last time I did mine I didnt torque it *that* much. I put 165ft lbs to those bolts. I figured whatever was good for an axle nut was good enough for those (before I had book) - haven't had a single problem with them in over 40K miles.
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    in the haynes manual it says 207 foot pounds.... in the mitchell on demand cd based system I have it says.. for a 98 corolla.. 117 foot pounds in the front and 105 foot pounds in the rear..... I dont know why it says that though b/c that is definitely too little torque... thats what it says though
    03silverrolla, Sep 9, 2004
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    just tighten them as tight as u can by hand...
    POBI, Sep 9, 2004
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    that works too...

    honestly, I think torque values are for people who use air tools, lol ... *shrug* I dunno - the only thing i have never skimped on the torque value was the axle nut - my friend over at toyota stressed that one over and over as the axle nut preloads your wheel bearing and it needs to be EXACT. too much and you risk busting your axle (ive done it) - too little and you lose your bearing (done this too) ... the rest of them... just tighten the hell out of em by hand with a ratchet or wrench AND NOT WITH A LONG ASS BREAKER BAR! :)
    vortex, Sep 10, 2004
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    torque values are for air tools mainly...hand on cars.
    POBI, Sep 10, 2004
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    The Front and Rear Struts have Different Torque values for the lower bolts and the center nut. If you put 203 ft-lb torque to the rear lower bolts you will more than likely break them.

    The Front is as follows...

    From Toyota Service Manual SA-26

    Front:
    Lower Strut to Suspension arm 203 ft-lb
    Upper Strut to Body 29 ft-lb
    Brake hose to Strut 22 ft-lb
    Center Strut Nut 34 ft-lb

    From Toyota Service Manual SA-50

    Rear:
    Strut to Suspension arm 105 ft-lb
    Upper Strut to Body 29 ft-lb
    Stabilizer Bar Link 33 ft-lb
    Center Strut Nut 36 ft-lb
    Turbo1zz, Sep 11, 2004
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