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Old 07-16-2008, 01:29 AM
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its good info, had some suspension and clutch works done though so most of mine are retightened but I will be rechecking everything now
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Old 07-16-2008, 01:31 AM
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Thanks for this. Proves really helpful. Will check this out on my car when I have the time.
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Old 07-16-2008, 01:35 AM
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good looking out! might be a good time time to replace the nuts with locking ones.
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Old 07-16-2008, 01:50 AM
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Well, I didn't sticky it, but you will now find this thread un the Tech Section with the title "Check tC Chassis Bolts!"

Good catch! :D
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^nice
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Old 07-16-2008, 02:37 AM
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Hmmm very interesting!
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Old 07-16-2008, 03:43 AM
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I'm in the Tech Section, I feel like I've won an award. Cool.
hey glad to help everyone and I'm glad I posted this.

For who asked about the page numbers---
Page number is 26-2 for the front suspension
51-18 for the power steering assembly and 27-2 for the rear suspension. all you have to do is look at the files that are uploaded on the first post. Page numbers are there.
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Old 07-17-2008, 03:35 PM
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cheers!

SL should give u an award. lol.
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Old 07-17-2008, 03:47 PM
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thanks for the info. i'm gonna have to check on this on my tc since im at 13400 so im kinda weary now about this
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Old 07-24-2008, 06:11 AM
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thanks for looking out...
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Old 07-24-2008, 08:46 PM
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Recently I just got the car lowered and noticed a clanking sound about a week later... brought it back to the installer thinking it was something related to the install. Turned out it was one end links for the sway bar was missing a nut. Sways had been installed more than 15K ago. CHECK YOUR NUTS! =P
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Old 07-24-2008, 09:13 PM
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this might be stupid. but do you have a list of how many need tightened/checked and where they are located by chance? cuz im planning to check this this weekend and dont want to miss some
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Old 07-28-2008, 04:04 AM
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you said (If you look in your manual it will say "Every 5000 miles check bolts/nuts on body/chassis".) still i get no anwser what page in the manual iv looked many times? it would be a great help if u post the page number
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Old 07-28-2008, 04:14 AM
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Great share, thanks!
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Old 07-30-2008, 02:03 AM
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i need to check mine, i hear a clunking sound over bumps
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3 bolts connecting my transmission the chassis were loose by 36 ft-lbs (a couple turns). Made a horrible rattling upon accelerating and going from drive to reverse and back again... sticky this thread!!!!!
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Old 07-30-2008, 08:53 PM
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I see you have a 05 and i am hoping they fixed this issue in the 08's cause i am too lazy to check it out
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Old 08-09-2008, 07:42 AM
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Wow, so that's what that sound is...
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Old 08-09-2008, 03:45 PM
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I never checked them, am going to check everything under there when I get the coils in.
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Old 08-09-2008, 04:01 PM
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thanks for the info!!
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