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OregonRuby230

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Torquing suspension bolts advice
« on: November 08, 2023, 04:51:58 »
I have restored/refreshed both my front and rear axles and will be reinstalling onto my 66 230 W113 chassis. I cannot find torque values for any of the bolts. Is there a guide/manual/resource that has this specific detail? If not, anyone have experience in tightening down axle bolts?

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Re: Torquing suspension bolts advice
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2023, 05:36:00 »
What kind of paint did you use?

Looks great.
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Re: Torquing suspension bolts advice
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2023, 15:45:07 »
Do you have a service manual or so called BBB? You won't find every single bolt torque but the important torque values are listed.
(Sample attached but in German)
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OregonRuby230

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Re: Torquing suspension bolts advice
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2023, 03:15:47 »
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Re: Torquing suspension bolts advice
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2023, 03:19:34 »
I do not have a service manual. I am still new to how best to use this group. Do we have an asset bank or do I need to troll eBay to find a copy?
Any thoughts are greatly appreciated,
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Re: Torquing suspension bolts advice
« Reply #5 on: November 13, 2023, 04:15:21 »
They look great. What was the cost?
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Re: Torquing suspension bolts advice
« Reply #6 on: November 13, 2023, 05:36:44 »
I don't recall exactly but it was around $500 for all the main parts front and rear. I have a Harbor Freight set up for small stuff I do in my garage with a old oven.