I am in the process of installing alll new front end parts on my 1986 Iroc Z. I need to know what the torque settings are so i can put everything back togather before i take it to an alignment shop. EVERY part in the sterring system is new . Thanks for your help.

 

Install very tight to align the cotter pin hole. If hole doesn't line up, tighten a bit more.

 

ok thank you. but according to the haynes manual i need to torque them. i just dont want to damage them by tightening too tight. Of course im not gonna put brute force on them but i just want to make sure im doing this right the first time. I appreciate your time. any more feed back is welcome.

 

i wrench for a living and its like he said tight works
if you cant get the cotter pin in make it tighter

if it makes you feel more comfortable i usually tighten them down with an impact but do as you feel

zig

 

I use the box end of a wrench and usually snipe it with another wrench to pull it tight. I'll use an impact if I have room but not very often on automotive parts. Changing a tie rod on a truck I need a 15/16" socket and sometimes need a 3/4" impact to get the old ones off.

If you have a repair manual, there should be a torque spec in it but I've never torqued ball joints, tie rod ends or anything else like that. They're all a tapered pin fit so it can only be tightened so far.

 

If you do a search on here you will find the torque spec's. I have posted this at least 3 times

http://www.camarotech.com/suspension.html

 

ok thank you very much. I love this team of thirdgen guys/gals you are ALL a big help!!
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thanks Zig. your input is VERY helpful as well as everyone elses. You guys/gals RULE!!