Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: jan lauwers on July 22, 2015, 21:23:40

Title: torque setting for flex mounths
Post by: jan lauwers on July 22, 2015, 21:23:40

Gentlemen.

I am looking for torque settings for these left and right 4 bolt plates that hold the front flex subframe months to the body of the car. I imagine that they are pretty important, because they are essential to keep the subframe in place. That' s why I am so surprised that I can not find any torque settings. Does anybody know please?

Thanks!

Jan

Title: Re: torque setting for flex mounths
Post by: Jack Jones on July 23, 2015, 03:20:43

Since these are 8.8 grade 8mm bolts, I would say somewhere around 15-17 ft/lb of 20-23Nm.

Title: Re: torque setting for flex mounths
Post by: jan lauwers on July 23, 2015, 06:30:59

Thank you Jack.

Title: Re: torque setting for flex mounths
Post by: GGR on July 24, 2015, 08:32:47

Be careful not to over-tighten them as the welded nuts on the mounts may strip. Then you are left with replacing the mount or adding a nut from underneath with poor accessibility.

Title: Re: torque setting for flex mounths
Post by: jan lauwers on July 24, 2015, 08:37:11

Thank you! Very good advice!
Jan