Do you have to torque struts?
Do you have to torque struts?
Registered. You can replace your struts without a torque wrench but of course it’ll be better to have one. A lot of suspension components on cars aren’t supposed to be much tighter than you can do with your bare hands anyway (IE: no air tools).
How do you release new struts?
Place a thin piece of plywood under the strut flange to prevent it from damaging the CV boot once you disengage the top portion of the strut. Use a ratcheting wrench or socket/ratchet to loosen the strut mount nuts located on the strut tower. Loosen all of them and remove all but one.
Do you need a torque wrench for suspension?
Torque wrenches are essential to do things to spec but aren’t generally mandatory. It comes down to your level of detail. If you run aftermarket wheels or ever intend to a torque wrench is critical.
Where to find torque specs for struts?
2. Shouldn’t we re-torque the top 3 nuts to 59 ft lbs after the car is lowered to the ground? Since the nuts will carry the weight of the car, after it is lowered, the torque might be less than 59? 3. Similarly for the end links, we should just torque it to something like 15 ft lbs. Then at the end, drive it up a ramp and torque it to 29, correct?
What does torque steer mean in a car?
Torque steer is the twisting movement of the front wheels and steering wheel of a vehicle under hard acceleration. It’s most prevalent in FWD performance cars where the driven wheels are also the ones that steer. When power is put down to the wheels, they can move in a jerking motion.
Is there a way to reduce torque steer?
Unfortunately, from a driving behavior standpoint, the only way to reduce torque steer is to ease off the accelerator. There are a few aftermarket upgrades that target torque steer though. A performance rear motor mount is a common choice for drivers of the Focus ST, Fiesta ST, and Mazdaspeed 3.
How do you install a new strut on a car?
Installing a New Strut Install the completed strut assembly back into the steering knuckle. Replace the bolts, leaving them finger tight, allowing the assembly to move freely. Place the strut assembly back into the strut tower and replace the strut tower bolts.
