E28 suspension

["Phemister, George" <PHEMISG@xxxxxxxx>]

Der Axman wrote:
>>>Subject: E28 Suspension Installation - Final Details
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- - -nowhere in my Bentley's can I find tightening spec on brake rotor bolt
(single, small, recessed Allen-type bolt);  anyone know?  Is it
inconsequential, as wheel bolts support both wheel and rotor to bearing?  I
don't want to overtighten and risk weakening/stripping.>>>>>>

Memory says 8 ftlbs. It's not much, as it only holds the rotor in place
while you get the wheel on. Thought it was in another section of the
manual.... I put some Neverseize on it to facilitate next removal.

- - ->>>>>>>>>any creative ideas on how to support car for "normal loaded
position"
w/out benefit of a lift?  I was planning to slowly drive car, preloaded, to
service garage for proper tightening of thrust/control arm through-bolts.
However, I'd prefer to do it myself if I could find way to get underneath
car while level & loaded properly.  Was wondering if my 4 spare TRW wheels
could support loaded car weight (w/jackstands underneath as backup),
allowing me to get under & tighten.  The thrust arm bolts require serious
torque, however, and I'm not about to try this w/out guidance from someone
knowledgeable.<<<<<<<<<<<<<

I may not qualify for above, but I just lowered it so the tires sat on some
big wooden blocks and crawled under to torque. All seems well 2 years later.

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