How to torque cam bolts

I've been getting a clunk from my front suspension, I suspect it could be from the alignment shop not torquing the cam bolts to spec.

What is the correct way to tighten the cam bolts without changing the alignment? Should I put the torque wrench on the bolt and a wrench on the nut?

I have included a picture to show what I am talking about, any help would be great.


Thanks -Adam

 

torque the nut

 

I can't get a torque wrench on the front cam bolt nut due to the axle being in the way. I should just put a wrench on the nut and tighten it up by feel then? Should I put a wrench on the bolt to prevent it from spinning as I tighten the nut?

 

If you cant get it on the nut then torque the bolt, not a big deal. Yeah hold the other side with a wrench although it probably wont move anyway. Mark the cam position with a sharpie or paint marker in case it does move.

 

In the picture above, you want to tighten with the torque wrench on the head of the bolt and use the combo wrench on the right to keep the eccentric from rotating. The nut is attached to the eccentric part of the cam and rotating it will change the alignment.

The rear cam is different and you should be able to torque the nut if I remember correctly.

 

That's absolutely correct. My initial response was I guess more of a general statement but yeah OP you only have one option on which side you can torque without turning the cam itself. Torque the bolt on the front cam and the nut on the rear cam. Interesting how they use different hardware for the front and the rear.

 

Awesome guys, thanks a lot. I got the clarification I was looking for.

 

What size are those bolts? My front is clicking want to give this a stab

 

IIRC they are 19mm and torque spec is 100 lb/ft.

 

Just because no one mentioned it here -- Always torque them with the wheels on the ground. Truck sitting on its own weight.