Sway Bar Bushings - How Tight?

[bpossel]

I just replaced my sway bar bushings.

 :?:  :oops: Question:  How much do I tighten down the nut (long bolt) on each side?  How much do I squish these new rubber donuts?

Thanks!
Bob

bpossel
Memphis, TN.
1971 280SL
1997 E320

[J. Huber]

You do squish them a bit. I believe 23 mm of bolt should show.

James
63 230SL

[Vince Canepa]

Tighten them all the way.  Note that one of the bolts has flats on the end.  Don't allow this to turn.  It is an eccentric that is used to position the front crossmember.  Some alignment techs used it to adjust the caster, but I think the original purpose was to set the wheelbase equal on both sides as part of an alignment.

Vince Canepa
1967 250SL
113.043-10-001543
568H Signal Red
116 Caviar MB-Tex

[bpossel]

  Update!

I found the spec in the BBB (32-0/15).

See attached pic. Jim, you are correct 23 +- 1mm.

Thanks!
Bob




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bpossel
Memphis, TN.
1971 280SL
1997 E320

[rwmastel]

quote:Originally posted by bpossel

I found the spec in the BBB (32-0/15).

Aren't books great?

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both  tops
1994 E420

[J. Huber]

quote:Originally posted by rwmastel

Aren't books great?

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both  tops
1994 E420

I tend to think so....

James A. Huber,
Sierra College Librarian

James
63 230SL