What is torque spec for the 3 bolts on strut mounts?

[doog]

Yes, I searched, and while I found lots of torque specs, I didn't find this one!

 

Thanks,

Doug

[Preyupy]

Are you talking about the 3 bolts that attach the strut to the steering arm at the bottom of the strut?  If so you need to revert to the standard torque values for an 8 MM bolt with a 1.25 thread.  8.8 rated bolts would be 19 ft/lb and 10.9 rated bolts would be 27 ft/lbs.  These should be assembled with Loctite or be safety wired (the factory used safety wire) 

[NYNick]

To the fender? 22

There's a Torque Spec Spreadsheet somewhere. That's where I got those numbers.

Edit:

Nm. I shoulda put foot lbs. 16 it is.

Edited November 8, 2018 by NYNick

[Mikesmalaga72]

16 to 17.4 ft lbs strut bearing mount top of fender

[halboyles]

Here's the big list.  M8 standards are on page 5.

Bmw-Torque-Specs all sizes.pdf

[williamggruff]

I concur with 16 - 17.4 per the blue shop manual. Here’s the google sheet of tightening torques I put together some years ago. 

 

 

Edited November 8, 2018 by williamggruff

[doog]

... Yes, to the fender.  Thanks for the replies.

[Buckeye]