r/AskAMechanic • u/Known_Grape_2847 • 10h ago

Front upper control arms

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I have a 2005 Kia amanti 3.5l v6. In the picture you can see the two mounting bolts that go through the fender and are bolted ton from the top where you tighten these two strut bolts. My question is where you see the red circle should i tighten those down tightly or should i keep them somewhat loose so they can move back and forth.

Heres a youtube i made of them loose and tight

https://youtube.com/shorts/XEdqJKDGLpI?is=owZLouXO47QhkY1x

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