Your problem is not so much the torque, but rather the proper clearance between the bushings and the frame. The eccentric washers by each bushing are also shims. they are available in three different sizes. They should be selected so that the fit against the frame. Usually, there is too much clearance and tightening the bushing bolt will pull the bushings together. This extra squeeze side loads the bushings and causes early failures. Particularly on the Syncros since the cast control arm does not bend easily to compensate. Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim & Melody" <JiMelody@ZIANET.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2000 2:23 PM Subject: Upper Control Arm Torque
> Hi Volks, > We've been putting up with a frustrating squeek/groan in our front end for a > long time. Last April, had some pro's install new upper control arm > bushings, ball joints, shocks etc. Didn't fix the problem. So now today I > have my Syncro front end up on blocks determined to find where this squeek > is coming from. Upper control arm bushing. I losened the nut on the > control arm bolt 3/4 of a turn and wah lah, no more squeek. So here is my > question. Does this bolt have a specific torque? Don't see it in the > Bentley. Will it hurt anything or be unsafe to have this nut backed off as > described? Your comments sure appreciated. Thanks. > > Jim > Alamogordo NM > 91 Syncro AW > 99 NB TDI |
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