Damper/strut torque settings

[AL90]

I'm thinking of replacing the factory springs in my boc with some lowering ones.
I don't really think the job will prove too much of a problem, but I'm wondering if anyone knows what everything needs to be torqued up to again afterwards front and rear?

 

[Deleted member 35176]

Quickest way is to put the torque wrench on the bolt on a realtively low setting then turn and increase the torque until it cracks off..simples

 

[DEAN0]

Quickest way is to put the torque wrench on the bolt on a realtively low setting then turn and increase the torque until it cracks off..simples

Be careful - "Breakaway torque" is NOT the same as fastening torque.

These were the values for the MK4 Ibiza 3 door - the Mk 5 is very similar design.

Strut clamp bolt 60Nm + 1/4 turn

lower hub swivel bolt - 20Nm + 1/4 turn

3 bolts for balljoint - 20Nm + 1/4 turn

Rear shock lower bolts - 40Nm + 1/4 turn

Rear shock upper mount bolts - 30Nm + 1/4 turn

Strut top centre bolt - 60Nm

3 top mount bolts - 15Nm + 1/4 turn

Rear caliper carrier bolts - 30Nm + 1/3 turn

 

[Deleted member 35176]

I ment on the already tightened bolt not the free turning bolt fastening up.

Plus them values seem reasonable.

 

[AL90]

nice one.
they are actually a lot lower than I imagined. If I hadn't seen that Id have done them up a lot tighter lol
i suppose the MK4 ones are as good as any!
Cheers Deano

 

[DEAN0]

I ment on the already tightened bolt not the free turning bolt fastening up.

Plus them values seem reasonable.

I know you were talking about the tightened bolt.

My job is to teach people how to use, service and calibrate precision fastening equipment.

I deal with torque and tension all day.

The torque taken to remove a fastened bolt will be at least 10% over the fastening torque and could be over 25% more if rust has taken hold.