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Torque Specifications

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
"K" Series
Ball Joint-to-Control Arm Nuts
1/2 & 3/4 Ton 17 (23)
1 Ton 52 (71)
Ball Joint Stud Nuts (1) 94 (127)
Brake Caliper Mount Bolt 37 (50)
Drive Axle-to-Hub & Bearing Nut 173 (235)
Hub & Bearing/Shield & Knuckle Bolts 66 (90)
Lower Control Arm-to-Frame Nuts (2)(4) 96 (130)
Lug Nut
Single Wheel 105 (142)
Dual Wheel 125 (170)
Retainer-to-Torsion Bar Support Bolts 35 (47)
Shock Absorber Nut (3) 48 (65)
Stabilizer Bar Clamp-to-Frame Bolts 12 (16)
Stabilizer Bar Link Bolt 24 (33)
Tie Rod End-to-Steering Knuckle Nut 35 (47)
Torsion Bar Retainer Nut 33 (45)
Upper Control Arm-to-Frame Nuts (2) 88 (119)
"T" Series
Ball Joint-to-Control Arm Nuts (1) 17 (23)
Ball Joint Stud Nuts (1)
Lower 83 (113)
Upper 61 (83)
Brake Caliper Mount Bolt 37 (50)
Drive Axle Nut-to-Hub & Bearing 181 (245)
Hub & Bearing/Shield & Knuckle Nuts 86 (116)
Lower Control Arm-to-Frame Bolts 148 (201)
Lower Control Arm-to-Frame Nuts 92 (125)
Lug Nut
Aluminum Wheel 90 (122)
Steel Wheel 73 (99)
Retainer-to-Torsion Bar Support Bolts 26 (35)
Shock Absorber Nut (4) 54 (73)
Stabilizer Bar Link Bolt 24 (33)
Stabilizer Bar Clamp-to-Frame Bolts 35 (47)
Tie Rod End-to-Steering Knuckle Nut 35 (47)
Torsion Bar Retainer Bolt 25 (34)
Upper Control Arm-to-Frame Nuts 70 (95)
(1) DO NOT back off retainer nut to install new cotter pin. After reaching proper torque, tighten nut only enough to align slot.
(2) Use new nuts on reassembly.
(3) Install shock absorber mounting bolt with nut to rear of vehicle. Install lower mounting bolt with nut facing forward.
(4) Install both mounting bolts with nuts facing rearward.