How to Check and Replace Anti-Roll Bar Drop Links - Page 5

TDIvolvo · Oct 22nd, 2015, 12:58

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Originally Posted by Diesel Convert

Great write up but I wouldn't recomend applying copper grease as you can over torque the nuts. Had a mate who sheared a wheel bolt by doing that.

That is why you should apply a torque reduction factor of 0.8.

Always copperslip - every nut and bolt in sight (nearly).

JTV70 · Jan 7th, 2017, 17:13

I've bought the recommended part and there is no hole for an Allen key in the bolt. What do I do to tighten it??

Longhouse21 · Jan 7th, 2017, 17:30

The Meyle drop links I fitted had spanner flats just in front of the rubber boot to be used as a counter hold. Just be careful not to get the spanner trapped up against the brackets or you'll have to back the nut off and go again.

Dancake · Jan 7th, 2017, 17:36

As above, you have to use a spanner to counterhold the Meyle droplinks. I would recommend a skinny/thin spanner, as a standard thickness spanner can actually unseat the rubber boots, and they can be fiddly to fit again. The spanners you get with bike repair kits are ideal, as they are thin and cater for different sizes of nuts.

JTV70 · Jan 7th, 2017, 17:43

Thank you so much. I see that now. Plenty of bike spanners in the garage!

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Longhouse21 Master Member Last Online: Jun 16th, 2024 10:18 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Warrington	The Meyle drop links I fitted had spanner flats just in front of the rubber boot to be used as a counter hold. Just be careful not to get the spanner trapped up against the brackets or you'll have to back the nut off and go again. __________________ Current cars: 2003 V70 D5 SE (MY2004); 2012 CRV 2.0i V-TEC; Gone but not forgotten: 2001 Honda HRV; 1989 VW Polo C Mk2; 2000 Honda Civic VTi Aerodeck ; Cavalier SRi; Cavalier LX; 1971 Triumph Spitfire Mk3; 1963 Triumph Herald.

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Dancake Premier Member Last Online: Today 18:20 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Belfast	As above, you have to use a spanner to counterhold the Meyle droplinks. I would recommend a skinny/thin spanner, as a standard thickness spanner can actually unseat the rubber boots, and they can be fiddly to fit again. The spanners you get with bike repair kits are ideal, as they are thin and cater for different sizes of nuts. __________________ 1996 850 T5 - Sold 2003 S40 1.9d - Sold 2004 S60 D5

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JTV70 New Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2017 17:43 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Kent	I've bought the recommended part and there is no hole for an Allen key in the bolt. What do I do to tighten it??

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JTV70 New Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2017 17:43 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Kent	Thank you so much. I see that now. Plenty of bike spanners in the garage!

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