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Subject:Re: Upper Control Arm Nut Grade Matter?
From:neil n
Date:Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:45:15 -0700

Thanks for the PN's David.

I'll check with the dealership tomorrow.

I guess it just seemed strange that one nut came off easily, fit back
on w/o any typical lock nut "tension", the other was a little messed
up.

The help is appreciated. I'm glad I asked!

Neil.

On Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 9:22 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:
> At 12:04 AM 4/14/2011, neil n wrote:
>>
>> Just confused as nuts/washer on both sides were the same.
>>
>> The nuts don't "feel" like locking nuts, but then every day I discover
>> how much I don't know. � � � ;)
>
>
> They are the same on both sides.
> Washer 251 407 089 A
> Nut N 022 141 4 hexagon nut, self locking, VM12x1.5
> Bolt 251 407 053 A cheese head bolt, M12x1.5x105 - says up to 24-C-117944
> also use 251 407 133 A.
>
> :)
> d
>

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