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Old 12-10-2003, 10:56 AM
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Angry W123-rear swinging arm bolts-a pig!

Hello Everybody,
Can someone please help me. I have recently refitted the rear sub frame/diff/suspension, back up in my 1981 W123 230TE Estate, after fitting new parts including new swinging arm bushes, so far so good. But here is my problem the manual I have says to delay tightening the swinging arm bolts untill the full weight of the car is on the suspension, the bolt near the centre of the car is no problem as it is accessible.On the other hand the outer bolt, I am unable to even get a standard socket on either the bolt-head or nut, much less a torque-wrench. Is there a simple remedy I'm missing or a special tool.

Any input gratefully recieved
David
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