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[TR] Upper Control Arm bushing torque

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Subject: [TR] Upper Control Arm bushing torque
From: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:15:38 -0400
> The right front
> suspension on my TR4 was very tight (jacking under spring pan  
> lifted the
> car, rather than compress the spring). The tightness was at the upper
> control arm bushings - they were very tight.

The upper inner A arms are secured with a castle nut and cotter pin.  
The big washer tightens up to the shoulder.
You might also consider the possibility of bent parts . . . (recent  
experience)

Allen Hess
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