LCA Torque Specs

[chuzz]

Hey Guys, I'll be getting on these LCA's in the next few days and was wondering if any of you can tell me the torque specs for the new ones. I'd like to do it right instead of just as tight as I can get them and then add another turn with a cheater bar. I've broken a lot of bolts over the years when I didn't have torque specs and REALLY don't want to do this anymore. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.

[Handy_Cruiser]

Here's some links on this.

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited I am replacing the lower control

Lower Control Arm (LCA) & Bushing R&R

And free shop manuals

JustCloud : OEM Service Manuals

[rob342]

from a while back..

Originally Posted by rob342

from alldata:

Ball Joint Stud Pinch Bolt 70 ft. lbs.

control arm bushings: With no weight on the lower control arm, tighten the lower control arm rear pivot (and suspension crossmember) bolt to a torque of 250 Nm (185 ft. lbs.) , then tighten the lower control arm front pivot bolt to a torque of 170 Nm (125 ft. lbs.).

Tie Rod Adjuster Jam Nut 55 ft.lb
Tie Rod Steering Arm Nut 40 ft.lb
Tie Rod Jam Nut 55 ft.lb

[njsteve1]

A lot of info

HOW-TO: Install Solid LCA Bushings - Dodge SRT Forum

[chuzz]

Thanks for the information, men. 185 ft lbs! Damn, my torque wrench doesn't go that high. Looks like a big cheater bar will be coming into play.