Torque settings

Dean'o · Post by **Dean'o** » Wed Jun 29, 2022 5:42 pm

Hi all, I just need a reminder of torque settings for outer tie rod knuckle and outer control arm ball joint please. I have replaced all mine but still got play in wheel like ball joint has gone! I don't think I have tightened up enough, only used a combi spanner lol. I assume that these knuckles have to be pulled fairly tight.
As always any info is greatly appreciated
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Dean'o · Post by **Dean'o** » Wed Jun 29, 2022 7:46 pm

Just to add tried looking for older post but no joy.

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Wed Jun 29, 2022 8:01 pm

These are taper joints aren't they?
It can help to stick a jack under them while you tighten them up.
Sorry, don't know the torque settings.

Old-Duckman · Post by **Old-Duckman** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 3:33 pm

Sorry I can't help with the answer but just to relay a humorous related note:

I have a Norton motorcycle and used to belong to a Norton owners club. In one of their newsletters they had a universal torque spec..."Tighten it until it strips then back off a quarter turn."

Gave me a laugh...

Dean'o · Post by **Dean'o** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 4:00 pm

Sound advice!!

Jakg · Post by **Jakg** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 4:57 pm

Which joints do you mean specifically?

Dean'o · Post by **Dean'o** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 5:20 pm

Control arm 7
Outer tie rod 10
Number 10 back of subframe
Cheers for this

patriot66 · Post by **patriot66** » Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:45 am

E46 info on this link that I use frequently but most torque values apply to E85

https://www.e46fanatics.com/threads/the ... d.1065428/

Dean'o · Post by **Dean'o** » Fri Jul 01, 2022 10:00 am

Thanks for that. Very good link

Jakg · Post by **Jakg** » Fri Jul 01, 2022 7:17 pm

Dean'o wrote: ↑Thu Jun 30, 2022 5:20 pm Control arm 7

6AZ Wishbone to swivel bearing/steering knuckle
E36, E46, E85, E86
Use of impact wrench not permitted!

Replace nut.

65 Nm

Dean'o wrote: ↑Thu Jun 30, 2022 5:20 pm Outer tie rod 10

Tie rod end to steering knuckle / swivel bearing
E46, E85, E86
Use of impact screwdriver not permitted!

Replace nut

65 Nm

Dean'o wrote: ↑Thu Jun 30, 2022 5:20 pm Number 10 back of subframe

I'm not sure that's a bolt?

Dean'o · Post by **Dean'o** » Fri Jul 01, 2022 7:41 pm

I replaced everything the lot but still got play in wheel like the bushes are worn and clunking noise. Doing my head in.
Thanks for info on torque specs.

JimLaheyJunior · Post by **JimLaheyJunior** » Mon Jul 04, 2022 10:20 am

I changed mine recently with FCP euros and they’re great. Old ones were like a N64 controller. Maybe pop into a shop and have them torque down to spec? I can’t imagine they could charge you a lot. Firestone might even do it for free if you sign up for their credit card

JimLaheyJunior · Post by **JimLaheyJunior** » Mon Jul 04, 2022 10:20 am

Dean'o wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 7:41 pm I replaced everything the lot but still got play in wheel like the bushes are worn and clunking noise. Doing my head in.
Thanks for info on torque specs.

check wheel bearing and hub

Dean'o · Post by **Dean'o** » Mon Jul 04, 2022 10:57 am

All sorted. Pulled everything down better with car on lift better access, hard to tighten when scrabbling round on floor

JimLaheyJunior · Post by **JimLaheyJunior** » Mon Jul 04, 2022 11:05 am

Right on glad you’re good to get her back on the road

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