Need Torque Spec For These 3 Bolts

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Need Torque Spec For These 3 Bolts

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There are three bolts inside each fender well (6 total in the car) that I can't find a torque spec for in any of my manuals. It looks like they are fundamental chassis/frame bolts. On the passenger side, (2) of them also hold the steering idler unit on. I am in the process of rebuilding the suspension and found (1) completely missing on the passenger side.(!!!) Installing it I found all (6) to be quite loose, (!!!!)

Anyone know what these should be torqued too? Thanks. Pete

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Re: Need Torque Spec For These 3 Bolts

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Nobody is familiar with these bolts?
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Re: Need Torque Spec For These 3 Bolts

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Sorry :roll:
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Re: Need Torque Spec For These 3 Bolts

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My manual says:
Hydraulic damper to body self-locking nut type S

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Re: Need Torque Spec For These 3 Bolts

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Thanks Bob! Sounds low, but I will set all 6 of them to this. (I tend to overtighten everything anyway)

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'80 FI Spider 2000
'74 and '79 X1/9 (past)
'75 BMW R75/6
2011 Chevy Malibu (daily driver)
2010 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Ext Cab 4WD/STD BED
2002 Edgewater 175CC 80HP 4-Stroke Yamaha
2003 Jaguar XK8
2003 Jaguar XKR
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2019 Bianchi Torino Bicycle
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