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Old 05-11-2007, 19:58   #1
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Does anyone know if any bolts etc should be renewed when replacing the front dampers. Also does anyone know the torque settings for refitting.....many thanks....
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Re: Sport front damper replacement

Suspension strut to wheel-bearing
housing - 70 Nm + 90°
♦ Use new nut
♦ the tip of bolt must point in the direction of travel

Suspension strut to body - 15 Nm + 90°
♦ Use new screws

Steering joint to track control arm - 75 Nm

Coupling rod to suspension strut - 65 Nm
♦ Use new nuts
♦ Counterhold at hexagon socket of
pivot pin

Wheel bolts - 120 Nm
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cheers Stu,,,did you get my email???? same question....through your site...
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Yes I did but it's on my other machine so I posted it here and intended to email you to that effect. I got towo actually, slightly different address's
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