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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: LILT77 on June 20, 2023, 09:16:10 PM

Title: Idler Arm and Pitman Arm Torque Specs
Post by: LILT77 on June 20, 2023, 09:16:10 PM

Looked through the FSM, maybe Im blind. Replacing the idler arm and pitman arm. Does anyone know the torque values associated with these parts? Idler arm to frame mount/center-link, pitman arm to gearbox/center-link?

Title: Re: Idler Arm and Pitman Arm Torque Specs
Post by: JohnnyPopper on June 21, 2023, 11:45:27 AM

Mostly depends on the size of the bolt/nut/thread count. I'm sure there is a torque guide on line.

The ball joints of those components go as tight as you can to get the cotter pin to line up.

Title: Re: Idler Arm and Pitman Arm Torque Specs
Post by: VileZambonie on June 22, 2023, 05:57:52 AM

Pitman arm nut to gear box is 185 ft-lbs, pitman arm to relay rod is 66 ft-lb, idler arm to frame is 30 ft-lb, idler to relay rod is 66 ft-lb.