Missing torque spec?

[G A.]

Looked through the Chassis Service Manual amongst others with no luck.

I'm searching for the torque spec for the two bolts that attach the tie-rod support arm (steering knuckle) to the spindle. They have stover nuts and one is 2 7/16, the other is 2 5/8 inches long.

Dan

[David H.]

Re: Missing torque spec?

Looked through the Chassis Service Manual amongst others with no luck.

I'm searching for the torque spec for the two bolts that attach the tie-rod support arm (steering knuckle) to the spindle. They have stover nuts and one is 2 7/16, the other is 2 5/8 inches long.

Dan

70 fl. lbs. for my 1980 (page 3C-21 of Shop Manual under "Steering Arm Nuts")

Here is a link to a Van Steel pdf suspension specs on page 9.

http://www.vansteel.com/vansteelcatalog23.pdf

[G A.]

Re: Missing torque spec?

Thanks David. I also finally found some more info in this thread, https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...08-torque-spec.
Dan