Torque Lbs on the Tension Rod and Upper Control Arm

[bigdog76]

How much lbs of force with the torque wrench do I tighten on the tension rod and the upper control arm and is this done with the car is on the ground off the jack?

[unknown007]

I accidently deleted my post.

It said,"Next time search up the FSM on the search and save it.Here's the download link:

http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/Q45/1996_Q45/1996_Q45/

Tension rod72-87 ft-lbs

and upper control arm?you mean upper link?if so it's65-80 ft-lbs

[paranoidjack]

TORQUE the tension rod when under load or yours will fail like mine in 20k. Do not torque with wheel off of ground.

[unknown007]

What you can do its lightly jack the rotor and to it .At least that's how I did so it gave it a load.The rack was being used at the time.I know a lot will do the palm face but I'm gonna redo it.

[paranoidjack]

What you can do its lightly jack the rotor and to it .At least that's how I did so it gave it a load.The rack was being used at the time.I know a lot will do the palm face but I'm gonna redo it.

If you're not lowered like unknown, and thus the tension rod bushings may be inaccesible from the ground, it's best to torque when the car is on the ground, or on ramps for correct alignment of the bushing. Jacking the rotor works, but isn't 100% accurate.

[maxnix]

If you're not lowered like unknown, and thus the tension rod bushings may be inaccesible from the ground, it's best to torque when the car is on the ground, or on ramps for correct alignment of the bushing. Jacking the rotor works, but isn't 100% accurate.

Ramps move weight off the front also.

Another instance where a lift is a blessing.