final step in replacing front bushings
Tegger's description and pictures are awesome and very enlightening. I
think he tells you almost every thing you need to know with one
omission.
The final step before tightening the bolts on any replaced bushings is
after the nuts are started and snugged up lightly is to set the car
down on ramps so the full weight of the car is on the suspension. Then
tighten all the bolts to specified torque when the car is in its
normal attitude. This prevents overstretching the rubber in the
bushings and gives them equal flexibility in the upward and downward
travel. If you don't do this then you run the risk of tearing the
rubber on hard bumps.
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