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terry paget

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torquing new idler arm
« on: 30 April 2013, 22:12:17 »
I have just read the idler arm removing and fitting guide. When fitting a new steering idler arm, should I centre the steering before tightening the bush nut to 60nM, in similar way to tightening wishbone horizontal nut when car back on its wheels?
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Re: torquing new idler arm
« Reply #1 on: 30 April 2013, 23:05:00 »
It makes no difference whatsoever. Just tighten it to the appropriate setting.
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Re: torquing new idler arm
« Reply #2 on: 01 May 2013, 08:05:27 »
Thanks Nick W. The comment 'all the motion takes place in the bush'  made me wonder whether it might last longer if flexing in both directions.
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