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Symphorced
17-02-2011, 12:40 PM
Hey guys, whilst installing lower tie bar, my rear LCA dropped out of place when the bolt came out and I had to line it up to place it back in again. Should I go get a wheel alignment because of this?

Have not taken it for a test drive yet as it is still on stands so not sure if it's veering to the side or anything.

string
17-02-2011, 12:53 PM
It will be close enough so long as you follow what the manual says about tightening the bolts (and as long as the previous time this bolt was removed, the same procedure was followed).

bennjamin
17-02-2011, 12:59 PM
as above - should be fine as long as you TIGHTEN when the car is on a FLAT surface ( not stands off the ground etc)

On EK / EG and DCs...all 3 bolts along the lower control arm should be tightened to 55nm.
If you have a rear swaybar , the 14mm nut should be about 22nm (?!)