Lower control arm rear nut torquing

Skymaster · Post by **Skymaster** » 30 Mar 2016, 18:27

What tool is used to tight the nut on the rear control arm bushing?
I don't have leverage with a small wrench. Is there a special tool?
How are you guys doing it?

93Regina · Post by **93Regina** » 30 Mar 2016, 20:55

Skymaster wrote:rear control arm bushing?

How to Replace Front Bushing on 240 Front Control Arms

93Regina · Post by **93Regina** » 30 Mar 2016, 21:16

93Regina wrote:
Skymaster wrote:rear control arm bushing?

Manual
How to Replace Front Bushing on 240 Front Control Arms

Skymaster · Post by **Skymaster** » 05 Apr 2016, 08:50

Front suspension, Lower control arm Aft bushing of the front control arm attached to the frame.
drivers side it is located right next to the exausht down pipe.
it is very difficult to torque because of the transmission pipes.
Is there a special tool to do that?
Also, Im in Orlando Florida and Im having a hard time finding
knowledgeable people out there that can align the wheels.
All they know to do is Toe in Tow out.
if i start asking questions about the alignment, they tell you
to go somewhere else.

The struts are "Rotated all the way in" and checking the camber
with a level on the rims, it is a little positive.
I replaced the Strut inserts (Bilsteens), upper bearings, ball joints, tie rods,
brake lines, rebuilt my calipers and new pads.

93Regina · Post by **93Regina** » 05 Apr 2016, 12:42

Skymaster wrote:Lower control arm...drivers side it is located right next to the exausht down pipe.

Later today, I will take a look; when you use the word "torque," I use whatever means is available, which could be an impact, a wrench, or a torque wrench. So, if this is available via wrench, then tighten it down, and estimate torque.

In the mean time, Google: volvo 240 control arm replacement youtube

Btw, McPherson Struts have been around for a long time...any alignment shop should be able to align vehicle...give them the specs

93Regina · Post by **93Regina** » 05 Apr 2016, 12:46

Not related, but

1986-1993 Volvo 240 Front Struts Replacement
This guide covers 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 Volvo 240 models

93Regina · Post by **93Regina** » 05 Apr 2016, 19:20

Skymaster wrote:Front suspension, Lower control arm Aft bushing

Is this what you are talking about?

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Skymaster · Post by **Skymaster** » 16 Apr 2016, 19:40

Yes, it is the rear bushing nut, next to the exhaust. (front suspension).
also, the top of the struts (under the hood) the strut is rotated on the slots all the way towards the engine.

93Regina · Post by **93Regina** » 16 Apr 2016, 22:51

Skymaster wrote:Yes, it is the rear bushing nut

See manual I cited...