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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 12:03 PM
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I want to see if anyone has the torque specs, (and where they found them) of the front spindle steering arm bolts and upper caliper (and backing plate) mount bolt. Thanks.
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 01:55 PM
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In the 1966-1982 Shop Manual; Section 15-14;

Front Suspension
Stud to control arm nuts..............20 lb-ft
Lower Forging nuts............ 40 lb-ft
Upper Control arm attaching nuts............. 50 lb-ft
Collar Bolts................................... ........ 40 lb-ft
Brake anchor bolts....... 120 lb-ft
Lower control arm cross shaft bolts..... front 70 lb-ft
........................................ ........... rear 95 lb-ft
Shock absorber............................ upper 90 lb-in
........................................ .........lower 150 lb-in
Is this what you are looking for?
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 02:12 PM
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Yes, I did see that. That is the only one's that I have found. If anyone else has any other specs for this, please let me know. Thanks.
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 03:44 PM
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I have these from VBandP
http://www.vbandp.com/instructions/torque%20specs.pdf

I also have this book at home. Lots of info and specs. Has all the specs your looking for.
http://www.amazon.com/Rebuild-Corvet.../dp/076033014X
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