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Restoring - General discussions that span across many different groups of years and models => Suspension => Topic started by: dbm350 on September 22, 2011, 05:10:13 PM

Title: idler arm and bracket
Post by: dbm350 on September 22, 2011, 05:10:13 PM

        I can't seem to find a torque spec for the idler arm to the frame bracket nut.  The big one on the bottom of the pin.   Car is 1966, V8, manual steering.  Anybody know what it should be?
                                       Thanks, Doug

Title: Re: idler arm and bracket
Post by: midlife on September 22, 2011, 10:22:23 PM

Ref. 3 of the FSM.  Idler Arm Mounting Bracket to Underbody: 28-35 ft-lbs.
Ref. 4 of the FSM.  Pitman Arm to Steering Arm-to-Idler Arm Rod or to Valve and Link Assembly: 35-47 ft-lbs.  Torque to lowest value, then tighten nut to the nearest cotter pin slot and insert cotter pin.