Mr. V
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- Jul 5, 2004
- Location
- Portland, Oregon metro
The manual says when working on the front suspension of my 740 to not fully torque the bolts for the radius rod and control arm bushings.
It says to put the bolts in not fully torqued, then put the car on the ground, push it sideways a few times, then torque the bolts to spec.
I understand this is to let the bushings find their sweet spot before tightening.
My question: when I do finally torque them, must the suspension be fully compressed, i.e. with the full weight of the car pressing down, or is it OK to first put it on the ground, push it sideways, then jack up the car and put it on jack stands with the front suspension dangling down and then tighten to spec?
Not sure how a home mechanic without a lift or ramps could do it otherwise.
It says to put the bolts in not fully torqued, then put the car on the ground, push it sideways a few times, then torque the bolts to spec.
I understand this is to let the bushings find their sweet spot before tightening.
My question: when I do finally torque them, must the suspension be fully compressed, i.e. with the full weight of the car pressing down, or is it OK to first put it on the ground, push it sideways, then jack up the car and put it on jack stands with the front suspension dangling down and then tighten to spec?
Not sure how a home mechanic without a lift or ramps could do it otherwise.