EK lca torque specs

[simonnowis]

Hi,
What are the torque specs for the rear lca bolts?
also iv been tightening the lca bolts while its lifted up, but i came across some threads saying it must be tightened while under load. would it cause any problems if i didnt tighten underload?

Thanks

[mocchi]

gonna break the torque maybe? cos the lca gonna move when on load.

54nm/5.5kgfm/40lbft
all three bolts. to subframe, to suspension and to trailing arm.

[simonnowis]

thanks, found the answer.

[mocchi]

thanks, found the answer.

to why we should torque the bolts under load? TELL MEEEE lol

[simonnowis]

bushes may wear out faster without load, no biggie prob will just undo and retighten while its not lifted.

[string]

They will wear much faster if they're preloaded since they'll be twisting by a larger angle. Old rubber bushings get used to the movements like an good pair of jeans. If they're older or on their last legs, preloading might rip them apart completely.