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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: platty on 20 August 2008, 15:49:15

Title: Wishbone torqe settings???
Post by: platty on 20 August 2008, 15:49:15

Hi guys,

Apologies if this has been covered but I didn't see it listed in Ronnie McB's guide...

What are the official torque settings for the wishbone bolts?

I have got new bolts and wanted to ensure I got the torques correct and the wishbone alignment spot on after my poor attempt 12 months ago  :-[

Thanks  :y

Title: Re: Wishbone torqe settings???
Post by: andyc on 20 August 2008, 16:47:48

For vehicles with xenon low beam headlamps: Attach connecting rod for vehicle level control sensor to ball head on control arm.

Caution

Following removal and installation or replacement of vehicle level control sensors, a comparison is required via TECH2 – see corresponding Checking Procedure.

  Install

Clip wiring harnesses (1) for brake lining wear indicator and wheel sensor into bracket on spring strut. Attach brake pressure hose (2) to bracket and attach retaining plate for brake pressure hose to bracket on spring strut.

Mount front wheel – tightening torque 110 Nm / 81 lbf. ft.

Lower vehicle onto wheels, load each front seat with 70 kg and tighten bolt connections (3) for front control arms to front axle body – tightening torque 120 Nm / 89 lbf. ft. + 30° + 15°. Tighten bolt connections (4) for rear control arms to front axle body – tightening torque 120 Nm / 89 lbf. ft. +30° + 15°.
 

Hope that helps Chris, its cut and paste from TIS

Andy

Ps only need to ask ;)

Title: Re: Wishbone torqe settings???
Post by: andyc on 20 August 2008, 16:48:48

oh no3 is the vertical bolt, number four is the other bolt

Title: Re: Wishbone torqe settings???
Post by: Elite Pete on 20 August 2008, 16:53:36

Dont forget to lower the car before torquing the bolts

Title: Re: Wishbone torqe settings???
Post by: TheBoy on 20 August 2008, 18:53:05

Quote

For vehicles with xenon low beam headlamps: Attach connecting rod for vehicle level control sensor to ball head on control arm.

Caution

Following removal and installation or replacement of vehicle level control sensors, a comparison is required via TECH2 – see corresponding Checking Procedure.

  Install

Clip wiring harnesses (1) for brake lining wear indicator and wheel sensor into bracket on spring strut. Attach brake pressure hose (2) to bracket and attach retaining plate for brake pressure hose to bracket on spring strut.

Mount front wheel – tightening torque 110 Nm / 81 lbf. ft.

Lower vehicle onto wheels, load each front seat with 70 kg and tighten bolt connections (3) for front control arms to front axle body – tightening torque 120 Nm / 89 lbf. ft. + 30° + 15°. Tighten bolt connections (4) for rear control arms to front axle body – tightening torque 120 Nm / 89 lbf. ft. +30° + 15°.
 

Hope that helps Chris, its cut and paste from TIS

Andy

Ps only need to ask ;)

TIS is incorrect - that will damage bushes.  the front bolt must be tightened with the car on the ground.

Title: Re: Wishbone torqe settings???
Post by: platty on 21 August 2008, 09:04:15

Quote

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Lower vehicle onto wheels, load each front seat with 70 kg and tighten bolt connections (3) for front control arms to front axle body – tightening torque 120 Nm / 89 lbf. ft. + 30° + 15°. Tighten bolt connections (4) for rear control arms to front axle body – tightening torque 120 Nm / 89 lbf. ft. +30° + 15°.

TIS is incorrect - that will damage bushes.  the front bolt must be tightened with the car on the ground.

Is TIS not stating this here??  :-[

Thanks Andyc  :y