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just put new tie rods on.. what are proper torque specs?
i just put new tie rods on my car and i wanna make sure they are torqued properly.. what is the proper torque specs for drivers side tie rod end to spindle and to the center link and pass side to spindle and to centerlink.. i guessed at 35 ft lbs for both but i dunno if thats even close.. anybody know the correct specs?
Steering KNuckle to tie rod end nut 35lbs
Tie rod clamp nuts 168in lbs
Tie rod to intermediate rod nut 35lbs
Pitman arm to intermediate rod nut 40lbs
idler arm to intermediate rod nut 35lbs
Idler arm to frame nut 50lbs
Pitman arm to steering gear nut 180lbs