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R50/53 Ball joint torque specs?

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Old 05-14-2019, 06:59 PM
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Ball joint torque specs?

Hello, I'm replacing my inner and outer ball joints on my '05 MCS and can't find torque specs for the life of me. I need the specs for the bolts the hold the inner ball joints to the sub frame. I ordered the Bently manual over a week ago and received notification that it will arrive Fri and the ball joints arrived today. I have them in place just need the torque spec.and can't wait till Fri. I believe the nuts are 48 ft lb for the outer and 56 ft lb on the inner. Thanks a million in advance.
 
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From my Bentley manual: inner is 59 ft lbs.; outer is 41 ft lbs.
 
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From my Bentley manual: inner is 59 ft lbs.; outer is 41 ft lbs.
Thanks you so much!
 
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Sure, no problem. If you PM your email address I'll send you the relevant Bentley repair section in PDF form.
 
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Sure, no problem. If you PM your email address I'll send you the relevant Bentley repair section in PDF form.
Thanks I appreciate it but my manual actually arrived today whew hoo
 
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