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AndrewS816

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67k miles and one of the ball joints gave up the ghost so I'm replacing both with Moogs. What's the torque spec on these?

Where can I easily find the specs for the vehicle easily by the way?

Thanks!
 
After a quick search the service manual does not seem to be readily available (even on this site).

Most mechanics won't even consult for torque specs for those. They would just set them to "good and tight" but not "gorilla tight". Muscle memory acquired after working on many vehicles. It's based on bolt size/tensile strength and just kinda knowing what's right for it.

If you're asking about the mounting brackets, it's most likely around 35-40 ft. lbs (for 10mm bolts which I think those are).

If you're asking about the end-links. There is no torque spec, and it's based on visual inspection and that acquired "feel" I mentioned. The rubber should be smooshed out just slightly larger than the washer. More than that they desintegrate quickly. Less than that, makes them not work as well and may have some bumping sounds and uncomfortable ride quality.
 
Slightly looser is better at first for sure. You won't know you're over-tightening it until you actually over-tighten it, and then it's too late. Broken bolt heads/stripped threads are never fun to deal with.(n)

After turning wrenches for decades, I've gotten pretty good at guestimating. Get it snug (both surface levels touching/flat and where you start hitting resistance), then about 1/4 turn more is usually right at the recommended torque spec. "good and tight" but not "gorilla tight".

Another tip is to consult the 3rd gen manual, which is readily available. Sure there's difference between them, but a lot of that non-critical stuff caries over and hasn't really changed between ANY production run. It's based more on bolt size/tensile strength with application/vehicle having little to do with it.
 
Slightly looser is better at first for sure. You won't know you're over-tightening it until you actually over-tighten it, and then it's too late. Broken bolt heads/stripped threads are never fun to deal with.(n)
You just have to stop just before it starts loosening up again...

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Or something like that.

-Charlie
 
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