Suspension
and
Steering

Torque Specifications			Ft-lb	Nm
Bellcrank Shaft Locknut
Bellcrank 7/16-inch Locknut			50 to 70	68 to 95
Bellcrank Support Bracket			30 to 45	41 to 61
Bellcrank-to-Tie-Rod End			38 to 45	41 to 61
Drag Link Ball Adjusting Nut			20	27
Drag Link-to-Bellcrank Arm			20	27
Pitman Arm Nut			185	251
Power Steering Pump
	Adjusting Nuts and Bolts		30 to 40	41 to 54
	Mounting Bracket Bolts		30 to 40	41 to 54
Steering Knuckle Upper Ball-Stud Ring Seat			50	68
Upper Ball-Stud Nut			100	136
Lower Ball-Stud Jam Nut			85	115
Steering Connecting Rod			60	81
Steering Tie-Rod End Nut			60	81
Steering Gear-to-Frame Bolts
	1949 to 1971 Models
		7/16-inch Bolts	45 to 55	61 to 75
		3/8-inch Bolts	30 to 40	41 to 54
	1972 through 1986 Models
	Steering Gear-to-Bracket Bolt Hex Head		70	95
	Steering Gear-to Bracket Bolt Torx Head		55	75
	Steering Gear-to-Frame Bolt		55	75
Steering Shaft Coupling Bolt			45	61
Steering Arm-to-Tie-Rod			50	68
Steering Arm Nut			150	203
Steering Wheel Nut			20 to 30	27 to 41
Wheel Bearing Outer Locknut			50	68
Wheel Lug Nuts			65 to 80	88 to 108