British Leyland Triumph Toledo, Repair Manual

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FRONT SUSPENSION
Refitting
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*Check the position and tightness of the two nuts on
the end of the fulcrum shaft. They should be located
on the shaft with one full thread projecting beyond
the locknut. Tighten the inner nut to 30 to 38 lbf ft
(4T to 5-2 kgf m) and the locknut to 26 to 34 lbf ft
(3-6 to 4*7 kgf m).**
Fit the outer plain washer, upper rear wishbone arm
(cranked end away from nuts) and inner plain
washer to the fulcrum shaft.
Insert the fulcrum shaft into the rear of the wish­
bone bracket.
Fit the inner plain washer, upper front wishbone
arm (cranked end towards rear arm), plain washer
and Nyloc nut. Do not tighten the Nyloc nut at this
stage.
Fit the wishbone bracket and shim(s) to the sub-
frame and secure with the four bolts and nuts.
Fit the lower wishbone to the wishbone bracket and
secure with the bolt and nut. Do not tighten at this
stage.
Engage the ball joint in the upper wishbone and
insert the triangular plates. Fit the two bolts and
nuts to the wishbone arms, plates, and ball joint
stem.
Fit the lower end of the damper to the wishbone and
secure with the nut and bolt.
Tighten the three nuts and bolts securing the ball
joint and damper to the wishbone.
Remove the string or wire used to relieve the weight
of hub assembly from the brake hose.
Fit the road wheel and remove the jack.
Tighten the nut and bolt securing the lower wish­
bone to the suspension bracket.
23.**Tighten the Nyloc nut on the upper fulcrum shaft
to 30 to 38 lbf ft (4-1 to 5-2 kgf m) **
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Triumph Toledo Manual. Part N o. 545168. Issue 2