Re: [doc] Trailing arm bolts - please help! : - ( - more

[Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx>]

from DMCnews...

Refer to Workshop manual K:01:02 it is the bolt at the left side of the page where the trailing arm meets the frame. A better
picture is in the Parts manual 5-3-0 fig #25 pn #106883. It is
refered to as a trailing arm bolt in K:05:01 and :02. If you do not know that they were replaced order new upgraded ones from a
Delorean vender. Count the # of spacers and replace
exactly as removed or you will need an alignment. Loosen the bolt and rotate the head with a wrench, if the trailing arm moves up
and down the bolt is bent and MUST be replaced. Be
sure to torque to spec 55 FT/LBS WITH THE FULL WEIGHT OF THE CAR ON THE SUSPENSION. If the bolt is bent you may have to slice it
up into little pieces to get it out. On
an automatic car you will need to unbolt the rear carrier on the left to move the trailing arm to clear the trans.(Don't
disconnect the rear caliper, there is enough freedom to move the trailing
arm if you're careful.)



Martin Gutkowski wrote:

> Martin knows his bolts weren't bent and were torqued up sometime ago. He thinks they need checking again though!
>
> James you were at Rob Grady's seminar in Memphis you plonker! Pay attention next time!!! You do not have to move the tranny to
> remove them. You can get them out by undoing the nuts that hold the rubber bushes in place, if I remember correctly. This
> allows the bolt to come out at a sufficient angle to be extracted.
>
> You can get the Toby TABs from www.delorean-parts.com for $69 - I've ordered a few things from Darryl now and have a lot of
> time for him. If you're getting a set let me know, I think I'll invest too. There are a few other odds and sods that can come
> from Darryl at the same time too.
>
> James are you sure you wouldn't like to nip the bolts up as they are and bring the car down this saturday so we can have a
> proper look on the 4-poster? I think losing the shims means you need to get the rear-end realigned, doesn't it? The shims are
> wierd ones too - must get from a D vendor. Can anyone confirm the length of the bolts? I knw they are M12 and we use M12 bolts
> on Draven - Rich got them from a local shop for a couple of quid each - nice nickel plated high tensile ones. We have a nice
> stash of M12 locknuts and nylocs too, as you well know James.
>
> Martin
> #1458
>
> Paul Salsbury wrote:
>
> > Not an expert on this James, however I do believe it's not an easy job on an
> > auto.. I'm just about to embark on the same task myself just for the
> > satisfaction I know they are done. Luckily I have a manual.
> >
> > Martin you know this job, spill the beans..
> >
> > Cheers
> > Paul & Mel
> > #6463
> >
> > www.paul.salsbury.btinternet.co.uk
>
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