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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 12:46 PM
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Default Spring Fastener Check

I'm going to check most of the fasteners I can see (on my 09 SG) and test my tool kit for completeness. Question: Is it best to simply test the fasteners against the torque spec (if available) or should I loosen the fasteners then re-torque? If loosen then re-torque is the way to go, should I remove the fastener to clean and replace loctite, where applicable?

Anything I'm missing?

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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 12:55 PM
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Don't loosen fasteners. If they are maintaining tq there is no reason to back them out.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 01:56 PM
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If you don't have one, get a GOOD quality torque wrench....inch pounds and foot pounds. All you have to do ruin one fastener or strip it out "going by feel" and your day is toast.
 
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