Torque Specifications; Front Wheel Alignment Specifications - Pontiac Grand Prix Service Manual

3-18
1969
PONTIAC SERVICE MANUAL
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque in Ib. ft. unless otherwise specified
APPLICATION TORQUE
Nut, Upper Control Arm Bushing
Pontiac, Tempest & Grand Prix.
.............
50
. . .
Bolt, Upper Control Arm Bushing-Firebird.. 35
Nut, Upper Ball Joint to Steering Knuckle.
......
50
Nut, Lower Ball Joint to Steering Knuckle
Pontiac..
..................................
50
...........
Tempest, Grand Prix and Firebird. 85
Nut, Tie Rod Adjustor Sleeve Clamp
.............
.
.
Pontiac, Tempest
&
Grand Prix. 20
..................................
Firebird. 11
Nut, Wheel Stud
..................................
Pontiac.. 75
Tempest, Grand Prix and Firebird.
...........
70
Nut, Steering Arm to Tie Rod End..
............
35
Bolt (Lower), Backing Plate to Steering Arm
..........................
(Standard Brake). 75
Bolt (Upper), Backing Plate to Steering Knuckle
(Standard Brake).
..........................
100
Bolt (Lower), Splash Shield & Mounting Bracket to
Steering Arm (Disc Brake).
..................
75
Bolt (Upper), Splash Shield & Mounting Bracket to
Steering Knuckle (Disc Brake).
...............
125
APPLICATION TORQUE
Bolt, Brake Caliper Assembly Mounting..
.......
35
Nut, Upper Control Arm to Frame
Pontiac..
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
75
Pontiac (using J 22618 and 12" Torque Wrench) 65
Tempest, Grand Prix and Firebird.
. . . . . . . . . . .
50
Nut, Lower Control Arm to Frame (Pivot).
. . . . . .
80
Bolt, Lower Control Arm to Frame (Pivot).
......
1
10
Nut, Shock Absorber Upper Stud..
.............
8
Screw, Shock Absorber to Lower Control Arm.
..
20
Nut, Stabilizer Link to Shaft
Pontiac, Tempest and Grand Prix.
............
15
Firebird
...................................
8
Screw, Stabilizer Shaft Bracket to Frame
Pontiac
....................................
30
.
Tempest, Grand Prix'and Firebird.
. . . . . . . . . . .
12
Nut, Upper Ball Joint Assembly to Control Arm
(Service)
Pontiac, Tempest and Grand Prix..
...........
9
Firebird..
.................................
25
Nut, Lower Ball Joint Assembly to Control Arm
(Service) Pontiac.
...........................
9
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
SPECIFICATIONS
Caster
Pontiac
...................................
-
I
x0
Tempest and Grand Prix (except Tempest
Station Wagon).
.........................
-
1
O
Tempest Station Wagon..
.....................
-2'
...................................
Firebird.
+xO
Camber-All Models..
........................
+ 1 / 4 O
Toe-In-(Except Fitebird).
..................
0" to
lhw
Toe-In (Firebird).
.........................
l/gW
to '/4"
Steering Axis Inclination
Pontiac.
....................
. 8 x 0 (with l o camber)
......
Tempest and Grand Prix..
.9" (with O0 camber)
Firebird.
................
.83/4O (with
+xO
camber)
.............................
Toe-Out on Turns.. .2"
(Difference in Left to Right Direction of Toe-Out at
20' Turn of Inside Wheel)
N O T E :
Give left wheel up to
1 / 4 O
more camber than right
wheel to correct for road crown.