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: correct torque for ball joints, tie rods, center link, etc?? northern 396 Jan 21st, 05, 11:10 PM I'm installing new front end parts including ball joints, tie rods, center link, idler arm, etc. Is there a torque spec. for tightening the nuts, or should one just make them good and tight? I looked in my book and can't find the info. Thanks, David JIML82 Jan 22nd, 05, 8:35 AM Pitman Arm to Relay Rod - 50 ft-lb plus additional torque to align to align castellation with cotter pin hole. Not to exceed 60 ft-lb. Idler Arm to Relay Rod - same as pitman arm Tie Rod End Stud Nuts - 35 ft-lb plus additional torque to align castellation with cotter pin hole. Not to exceed 50 ft-lb. Tie Rod Clamp Nuts - 22 ft-lbs Ball Joint Stud Nut (Upper Stud) 50 ft-lb plus additional torque to align castellation. Ball Joint Stud Nut (Lower Stud) 90 ft-lb plus additional torque to align castellation. Stabilizer Bar (Link Nuts) 150 in-lbs Stabilizer Bar (Bracket Bolts) 24 ft-lbs. Pitman Shaft Nut - 180 ft-lbs Idler Arm to Frame Nuts - 35 ft-lbs northern 396 Jan 22nd, 05, 10:58 AM JIML82 -- Thank you very much for the complete answer. graemlins/thumbsup.gif Juiceamixx Jun 29th, 11, 7:30 AM Thank you! Very helpful! | ||