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: Torque specs for Centerlink replacement?


Bob70
Nov 28th, 03, 1:18 PM
I have to replace the centerlink in my 70 chevelle w/ power steering and I was wondering what the torque specs were for the idler arm, pitman arm and tie rod nuts were? or do I just have to get the castle nut past the cotter pin holes? I'm just unclear on how tight to bolt these down. I am replacing the centerlink because the joint where the pitman arm bolts to the centerlink is very sloppy.

Thanks!

dyno jonn
Nov 28th, 03, 1:56 PM
I think all the specs are in the pictures in the assembly manuals.

Bob70
Nov 28th, 03, 2:13 PM
I don't have an assembly manual.

FO_FDYFO
Dec 2nd, 03, 10:34 AM
idler mounting bolts to frame 60 ft/lbs
pitman arm (big nut to steering box) 180 ft/lbs
35 ft/lbs on the rest, then whatever more you need to do to get the pins in. dont move it backwards.