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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Idler Arm Mounting Bolt 30 (41)
Idler Arm-to-Relay Rod Nut (1) 66 (90)
Pitman Arm-to-Pitman Shaft Nut
"C" & "G" Models 192 (260)
"K" Models 92 (125)
"P" Models 132 (180)
Pitman Arm-to-Relay Rod Nut (1) 66 (90)
Steering Connecting Rod Clamps 40 (54)
Steering Connecting Rod Nut ("K" Models) (2) 70 (95)
Tie Rod Ball Stud Nuts (3) 50 (68)
Tie Rod Clamps
"S" Trucks 16 (22)
All Other Models 22 (30)
(1) Seat the taper using a free-spinning nut, then install lock nut
(2) Plus torque required to align cotter pin. Maximum torque of 100 ft. lbs. (136 N.m).
(3) Plus torque required to align cotter pin.