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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Connecting Rod-to-Pitman Arm Nut
Astro & Safari 35 (47)
"P" Series (Motorhome & Forward Control Chassis) 70 (95)
"V" Series 89 (121)
Connecting Rod-to-Relay Arm Nut "P" Series (Motorhome) 70 (95)
Idler Arm & Relay Arm-to-Frame Bolt "P" (Motorhome) 125 (170)
Idler Arm Mounting Bolt
Astro, Safari & "S" Series 60 (81)
"C" Series 40 (54)
"G" & "R" Series 30 (41)
Idler Arm-to-Relay Rod Nut (1)
Astro & Safari 35 (47)
"C" Series 40 (54)
"G" & "R" Series 66 (90)
"S/T" Series
2WD 35 (47)
4WD 60 (81)
Pitman Arm-to-Relay Rod Nut (1)
"C" Series 40 (54)
"G" & "R" Series 66 (90)
Pitman Arm-to-Steering Gear Nut
Astro, Safari, "C", "G", "K", "P" (Van) & "R" Series 184 (249)
"P" Series (Motorhome & Forward Control Chassis) 125 (170)
"V" Series 92 (125)
Relay Rod-to-Relay Arm Nut "P" Series (Motorhome) 66 (90)
Tie Rod Clamp Nut
"V" Series 40 (54)
All Other Models 14 (19)
Tie Rod Jam Nut
"P" Series (Forward Control Chassis) 277 (375)
"V" Series 175 (237)
Tie Rod-to-Relay Rod Nut
Astro, Safari & "S" Series 35 (47)
"C" & "V" Series 40 (54)
"G" & "R" Series 66 (90)
Tie Rod-to-Steering Knuckle Nut
Astro & Safari 35 (47)
"C" & "V" Series 40 (54)
"G" & "R" Series 46 (62)
"S" Series 35 (47)
(1) Seat the taper using a free-spinning nut, then install lock nut.