Siskuwihane wrote:
> 1999 CR-V, 93k, has a clunking-like noise from front end when going
> over bumps, etc. Have replaced the sway-bar links and yesterday
> replaced the upper arm flange bolts. Seems like noise is now worse
> after flange bolt replacement. I did the body sealant scraping and
> torqued them to 73 Nm (54 Ft.lb or 648 inch lb). My torque wrench
> measures in inch lbs and I am assuming my math was correct in
> converting. Any suggestions on other possibilities? I am going to
> check the shock mounting bolts as soon as the wife gets home with the
> vehicle. TIA.
>
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You got the flange bolts idea from the TSB ?

http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/tsb/crv/index.html

The shock mounting bolts sounds like a good next step. I can't say about
your math . . my converter doesn't handle that one. Honda's torque
sounds LOW. I probably did mine to about 80. Did you check the bolts #17
in this drawing: > http://preview.tinyurl.com/2f23lv

I had a few loose ones . . .



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