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Tightening Specifications

AMERICAN MOTORS 
Application  Ft.Lbs. 
Pitman Arm-to-Steering Gear 115
Idler Arm-to-Support 50
Pitman Arm-to-Cross Link 35
Idler Arm-to-Cross Link 55
Tie Rod-to-Steering Knuckle
  Pacer 50
  All Others 35
Tie Rod-to-Cross Link 35
Tie Rod Clamps
  Pacer 20
  All Others 12
CHRYSLER CORP. 
Application  Ft.Lbs. 
Pitman Arm-to-Steering Gear 175
Idler Arm-to-Support 65-70
Pitman Arm-to-Cross Link 40
Idler Arm-to-Cross Link 40
Tie Rod-to-Steering Knuckle 40
Tie Rod-to-Cross Link 40
Tie Rod Clamps 200 INCH Lbs.
FORD MOTOR CO. 
Application  Ft.Lbs. 
Pitman Arm-to-Steering Gear 200-225
Idler Arm-to-Support
  Comet, Granada, Maverick, Monarch 60-65
  All Others 45-50
Pitman Arm-to-Cross Link (1)43-47
Idler Arm-to-Cross Link
  Comet, Granada, Maverick, Monarch (1)77-85
  All Others (1)53-70
Tie Rod-to-Steering Knuckle (1)43-47
Tie Rod-to-Cross Link (1)43-47
Tie Rod Clamps 20-22
(1) Torque to low Limit, then tighten nut to nearest cotter pin hole.


GENERAL MOTORS

Application Ft.Lbs.
Pitman Arm-to-Steering Gear
  Buick
    Skyhawk With Manual Steering 80-105
    Skyhawk With Power Steering 120-160
    All Others 160-210
  Cadillac 185
  Chevrolet
    Monza & Vega 4 Cyl. 140
    All Others 185
  Oldsmobile
    Starfire With Manual Steering 105
    Starfire With Power Steering 160
    All Others 210
  Pontiac
    Astre, Sunbird With Man. Steering 93
    Astre, Sunbird With Pow. Steering 140
    All Others 180
Idler Arm-to-Support
  Buick
    Skyhawk 25-35
    All Others 45-55
  Cadillac
    Eldorado 95
    Seville 50
    All Others 35
  Chevrolet
    Corvette, Monza & Vega 30
    All Others 50
  Oldsmobile
    Toronado 110
    Starfire 35
    All Others 45-55
  Pontiac
    Astre & Sunbird 30
    All Others 40
Pitman Arm-to-Cross Link
  Buick (2)40-50
  Cadillac
    Eldorado (3)60
    Seville (1)35
    All Others (2)45
  Chevrolet
    Monza & Vega (1)35
    All Others (2)45
  Oldsmobile
    Toronado 85
    Starfire 50
    All Others 55
  Pontiac
    Astre & Sunbird (1)35
    All Others (2)45
Idler Arm-to-Cross Link
  Buick (4)30-40
  Cadillac
    Eldorado (3)60
    Seville (1)35
    All Others (2)40
  Chevrolet (1)35
  Oldsmobile
    88, 98 & Toronado 45
    All Others 50
  Pontiac (2)35-40
Tie Rod-to-Steering Knuckle
  Buick (4)30-40
  Cadillac
    Seville 35
    All Others 37
  Chevrolet (1)35
  Oldsmobile (2)40
  Pontiac (1)35
Tie Rod-to-Cross Link
  Buick
    Century (2)30-50
    All Others (3)50-70
  Cadillac
    Seville (1)35
    All Others (3)60
  Chevrolet (1)35
  Oldsmobile
    88, 98 & Toronado 70
    All Others 50
  Pontiac
    Astre, Sunbird, LeMans, Grand Am & Grand Prix (2)35-40
    All Others (3)60
Tie Rod Clamps
  Buick
    Skyhawk 9-14
    All Others 19-24
  Cadillac 22
  Chevrolet
    Corvette, Monza & Vega 11
    All Others 22
  Oldsmobile
    88, 98 & Toronado 24
    All Others 13
  Pontiac
    Astre & Sunbird 11
    All Others 22
(1) Plus additional torque required to align nut slot with cotter pin hole (not to exceed 50 ft.lbs.).
(2) Plus additional torque required to align nut slot with cotter pin hole (not to exceed 55 ft.lbs.).
(3) Plus additional torque required to align nut slot with cotter pin hole (not to exceed 85 ft.lbs.).
(4) Plus additional torque required to align nut slot with cotter pin hole (not to exceed 45 ft.lbs.)
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