STEERING LINKAGE
3B1-7
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque in Ib. ft. unless otherwise specified.
Nut, Tie Rod to Steering Knuckle (50 Ib. ft. max.)
..........................................
30*
Nut, Pitman Arm to Pitman Shaft
Except
H
Series
................................................................................................
185
H Series (Power Steering)
................................................................................
185
H Series (Manual Steering) .............................................................................. 140
Nut, Idler Arm Support to Frame
Except
H
Series
..................................................................................................
50
H Series
...............................................................................................................
30
Nut, Tie Rod Adjuster Sleeve Clamp
Except
H
Series
..................................................................................................
14
..................................................................................................
H Series
130 lb. in.
Nut, Steering Linkage Shock Absorber to Pitman Arm
A Series (Manual Steering)(45 Ib. ft. max.)
....................................................
30*
Nut, Steering Linkage Shock Absorber to Frame Bracket Bolt
X Series (With 151 Engine)
.........................................................................
40
Bolt, Linkage Shock Absorber Bracket to Frame
X Series (With 151 Engine)
............................................................................
30
Nut, Pitman Arm to Intermediate Rod
All Series
(55 lb. ft. max. to insert cotter pin)
............................................................
45*
Nut, Tie Rod to Intermediate Rod
B, X
&
F Series
(85 lb. ft. max. to insert cotter pin)
............................................................
60*
A
&
G Series
............................................................
(55 Ib. ft. max. to insert cotter pin)
40*
Nut, Idler Arm to Intermediate Rod
X & F Series
(50 lb. ft. max. to insert cotter pin)
............................................................
40*
A, B & G Series
(45 Ib, ft. max. to insert cotter pin)
............................................................
35*
*Maximum of 116 turn to align cotter pin. Maximum torque noted is
maximum amount allowable to align cotter pin slot. Do not back off on
nut to insert cotter pin.