I understand that has been discussed numerous times, and there is a HOWTO regarding the UCA replacement procedures. Here are my questions:
(1) Reuse "self-locking" bolts:
Many are saying that a "self-locking" bolt is designed to be replaced, not reused. I understand that these type of bolts will loose part of their "locking" ability once removed.
Can I reuse the self-locking bolts, and applying loctite thread locker (to keep the locking ability)? Any problems with this solution? New self-locking bolts are very hard to find.
(2) Reuse UCA bushings:
These rubber stuff aren't exactly cheap. Base on the rubber bushing in other places of my car, I am pretty sure the bushings are definitely reusable.
How difficult to reuse them? Hard to remove? Special tools?
(3) Torque wrench:
Do I definitely need the torque wrench? I understand a torque wrench can ensure proper assembling. What if I just tight all the bolts as tight as I can? or I can even mark the bolts. Any problems if I don't use a torque wrench?
Thanks,
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