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Torque Specifications

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Control Arm Holder To Front Axle Support 81 (110)
Control Arm To Steering Knuckle & Swivel Bearing 59 (80)
Front Axle Support To Engine Support
10 mm Bolts
8.8 Thread 31 (42)
9.8 Thread 35 (47)
12 mm Bolts
8.8 Thread 57 (77)
10.9 Thread 81 (110)
12.9 Thread 77 (105)
Hydraulic Line Connections To Vane Pump & Steering Gear
Banjo Bolt 10 mm (1)
Banjo Bolt 14 mm 26 (35)
Banjo Bolt 16 mm 30 (40)
Banjo Bolt 18 mm 33 (45)
Cap Screw 27 (36)
Shock Absorber Piston Rod To Mount 47 (64)
Spring Strut Mount To Wheel Arch
18 mm 18 (24)
21 mm 25 (34)
Stabilizer Bracket Bolts 16 (22)
Stabilizer Link To Stabilizer 48 (65)
Steering Gear To Front Axle Carrier
Ball & Nut Steering 46 (62)
Rack & Pinion Steering (2) 37 (50)
Steering Knuckle-To-Spring Strut 60 (81)
Tension Strut To Front Axle Support 81 (110)
Tie Rod Clamping Screw 20 (27)
Tie Rod End Nut 48 (65)
Wheel Bearing Unit On Swivel Bearing 81 (110)
Wheel Lug Bolts 81-96 (110-130)
(1) Tighten to 9 INCH lbs. (12 N.m).
(2) Torque angle is 90 degrees.