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Torque Specifications

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (mkg)
Pinion Assembly Bolt 6-9 (0.8-1.2)
Adjuster Cover Bolt 6-9 (0.8-1.2)
Adjuster Lock Nut 14-18 (2.0-2.5)
Ball Joint 47-54 (6.5-7.5)
Gear Housing Mounting Bolts 33-40 (4.5-5.5)
Tie Rod End to Knuckle (1) 18-22 (2.5-3.0)
Tie Rod Lock Nut 58-65 (8.0-9.0)
Rubber Coupling Nut (1)5.1 (0.7)
(1) Tightening castellated nut to specified torque, then tighten additionally until cotter pin can be inserted.