Torque settings

[Dean'o]

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
Be lost without this forum

 

[Dean'o]

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

 

[enuff_zed]

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]

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]

Sound advice!!

 

[Jakg]

Which joints do you mean specifically?

 

[Dean'o]

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

 

[patriot66]

E46 info on this link that I use frequently but most torque values apply to E85
https://www.e46fanatics.com/threads/the-ultimate-e46-m54-torque-specs-thread.1065428/

 

[Dean'o]

Thanks for that. Very good link

 

[Jakg]

Control arm 7

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

Replace nut.

65 Nm

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

Number 10 back of subframe

I'm not sure that's a bolt?

 

[Dean'o]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[JimLaheyJunior]

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

 

[Dean'o]

Getting down the list. Brake pipes next then front crank oil seal then hopefully that's it for this year!