Book says get new bolts for alignment. Do you?
Got new tires and want to get an alignment. The manual (2nd edition Service Manual shop copy 2000-2009) page 18-8 and beyond, says to replace the self-locking cam nut on rear of lower arm with a new one. The diagram says "A-Replace " (points to part). A note says "Always use a new self-locking cam nut with a new one, and lightly tighten it" It goes on to describe the procedure ending with tightening to specified torque-58lbf-ft.
More instructions for the rest of the wheels all include a replacement for self locking nuts (on front of lower arm) and the rear wheel self locking nut on the control arm.
Self locking cam nuts are $20 and the other ones are $3-$5, so it would be close to $50 for parts plus alignment.
Two Honda dealers were surprised that replacement instruction was in there. They said they have never replaced anything during an alignment except for damage.
So..... do I follow the book here or just blow it off and get an alignment and go on my way? This would not be for the track.
What is peace of mind worth Cos?? However, if it is my money, I would not bother replacing it.
Years ago, I bought the NTB unlimited alignment package for about $300. I've had at least 20 (and maybe up to 40) alignments done swapping from the UK spec for street to my own spec for the track. I have never replaced any component and never had an issue.
Same here, I have done a bunch of alignments on my past S2K never changed the bolts. I'm sure some torque specs wouldn't hurt.
We did 250 alignments last month and only change damaged components.
So Ma Honda walks up to you n' says: "Yo!"
New Intake who says no gain?!
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