steering and suspension Torque Spec? - Strut Safety Bolts

[BhamMax]

Looking for confirmation that I have the right torque spec for the safety bolts (the ones that get wired together) that connect the bottom of the strut housing to the pitman arm (Maximillian)/track rod arm (BMW Manual)/track control arm (Haynes).  The part number of the part for which I am trying to get the torque spec is 32-21-1-113-178.

 

I don't find anything I interpret to be the correct torque spec description in either the BMW manual (not in Sections 31 or 32 on front axle or steering, respectively) or in the Torque Spec list here on the FAQ.  I do not have Section 37, Integrated Suspension Systems, of the BMW Manual - perhaps it is there.  The Haynes manual lists a torque spec for the "track control arm pivot bolt" at 110 lb/ft.

 

Is this the correct torque spec for this safety bolt?  Confirmation - or correction - greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks,

 

Scott

[Guest_anonymous]

track rod arm at kingpin? 18+6 ft-lbs

[nbcbird]

No, pivot bolt attaches thru inner part of subframe to control arm.  You want steering arm bolts to stub axle

carrier--25 lb/ft according to Haynes (pg 172).  Locktite wouldn't be a bad idea either.

Edited January 2, 2014 by nbcbird

[Buckeye]

25 ft-lb

Also see attached diagram i created when I rehab'd my front suspension

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/topic/125169-ball-joint-on-bottom-of-strut/

[BhamMax]

Thanks, all - greatly appreciated. So glad I confirmed (read corrected!) before proceeding.

Scott