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Loose suspension nut... |
MikeM |
Sep 22 2014, 10:46 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 564 Joined: 16-May 10 From: Calgary, Canada Member No.: 11,733 Region Association: Canada |
Hi all...I'm referring to the inner nut on the suspension ear ,inner end of pivot shaft.
Can anyone tell me why this nut always seems to loosen? Every time I put a wrench on it I can tighten it by about 1 turn. It tightens up, then a week later it's loose again? Car is a 74 2.0 liter, I have Eric's bushings in the trailing arm. Thanks!! Mike |
JamesM |
Sep 22 2014, 01:01 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,958 Joined: 6-April 06 From: Kearns, UT Member No.: 5,834 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Hi all...I'm referring to the inner nut on the suspension ear ,inner end of pivot shaft. Can anyone tell me why this nut always seems to loosen? Every time I put a wrench on it I can tighten it by about 1 turn. It tightens up, then a week later it's loose again? Car is a 74 2.0 liter, I have Eric's bushings in the trailing arm. Thanks!! Mike My guess is you didnt get it torqued properly. I have only had problems with them loosening when they haven't been tightened enough. I forget the spec but those things are supposed to be torqued down to something pretty ridiculous. |
bdstone914 |
Sep 22 2014, 03:28 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,670 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
Hi all...I'm referring to the inner nut on the suspension ear ,inner end of pivot shaft. Can anyone tell me why this nut always seems to loosen? Every time I put a wrench on it I can tighten it by about 1 turn. It tightens up, then a week later it's loose again? Car is a 74 2.0 liter, I have Eric's bushings in the trailing arm. Thanks!! Mike My guess is you didnt get it torqued properly. I have only had problems with them loosening when they haven't been tightened enough. I forget the spec but those things are supposed to be torqued down to something pretty ridiculous. I checked the factory manual and the torque is 87-103 Ft Lb. I does not say to replace the nut. I have seen them get damaged and loose the locking properties. You should also look at the splines on the end of the pivot shaft. They may be worn smooth if the nut has repeatedly come loose. Have some one look at the outer end of the shaft to see if it is turning when you tighten the inner nut. The shaft may be turning and you would not be getting proper torque. Bruce |
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