Lower Wishbone Re-assembly

[Brian Pleet <bpleet@domain.elided>]

I am re-assembling the lower wishbone after replacing the bushings.

1) Nowhere can I find the correct torque for the nuts at the end of the 
lower wishbone support shaft (under the dust caps). Does anyone know what 
it should be?
How stiff should they be to move up or down?
Do I tighten them only once the car is resting on the wheels?

2) In the factory manual it says "Slide the internal washer into the 
support shaft directing them with the chamfer turned towards the body of 
the support shaft" What is the "chamfer" and how do I make sure it's put 
back together correctly?

3) On the 4 bolts fastening the lower wishbone support shaft to the body, 
where do the washers go? between the bolt heads and the body, between the 
support and the body? between the nut and the support arm?

4) Can you re-assemble the lower wishbones to the lower ball joint while on 
the car, or do you have to put together using a vice?

Any help appreciated.





Brian Pleet
bpleet@domain.elided
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