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Tightening lower control arm bolts

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Mastiff37, May 8, 2021.

  1. May 8, 2021 at 9:26 AM
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    Mastiff37

    Mastiff37 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Can someone confirm how to tighten this:

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    I'm looking for a clunk and found that the right most nut in this pic is quite loose. I was getting ready to lean into it (I think spec is 150 or so), but I don't want to hose the alignment. Can I just go after it, or is there something I should be aware of, like having to hold one of the other two perfectly still?
     
  2. May 8, 2021 at 9:33 AM
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    3JOH22A

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    Use a paint pen to mark the cam bolt position against the frame if you want extra assurance. Good thing to do anyway if you go off-road as the cam bolts may shift.

    On the right side of the photo, tighten the small nut (22mm) to ~150 ft-lb while holding the larger nut stationary with channel locks or a big wrench.

    I just give the small nut a few ugga-duggas with a cordless impact (rated for 250 ft-lb).
     
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