2G Front upper control arm

[alexr254]

So I had to replace mine on a 99 Spyder.
It was a total PITA to get it off.
I had to eventually heat it with a torch and use a fork.

Is there a torque spec I should be following when I install the new one?
For the nut that goes into the joint?

 

[steve]

The Factory Service Manuals are in https://www.dsmtuners.com/forum/articles-manuals-documents.262/

I'm sure the torque specs are in there.

 

[Dericsh]

Here’s a screen shot from the FSM I have saved on my phone. See post above to save a copy for yourself to reference.

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[alexr254]

Thank you both!
I really appreciate the link and the image.
Exactly what I needed. Whoever tightened the last control arm wayyy over tightened it. And made it really tough to get off.
I don’t want to make the same mistake.

 

[ErikTande]

What's the purpose of setting the angle to 85 degrees?

What about if the car is lowered?

I'm thinking install it with those bolts loose, put the weight of the car on the brake rotor (with wood), then tighten the bolts. Wouldn't that be the natural resting point?

Anyone see any issues doing it that way?

 

[Dericsh]

What's the purpose of setting the angle to 85 degrees?

What about if the car is lowered?

I'm thinking install it with those bolts loose, put the weight of the car on the brake rotor (with wood), then tighten the bolts. Wouldn't that be the natural resting point?

Anyone see any issues doing it that way?

That’s how I would do it, too.