Steering and brake caliper bolt torque
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Steering and brake caliper bolt torque
I replaced my lower ball joints on my '78. Now reassembling and would like some confirmation that I am using the right torque on the mounting bolts. I have referenced my shop manual but not sure I identify the parts as they do.
There are two bolts that hold the splash shield to the spindle assy, then run trough the steering linkage and the caliper mounting bracket. These bolt use a 3/4" wrench. Are these "brake anchor bolts" that should be torqed to 120 lbs?
What torque should I use to bolt the calipers to the mounting bracket. I think it is 130 to 150. Can someone confirm this for me?
Last question. Do I use a dab of licktight on each of these bolts? Manual does not specify to use it.
Thanks.
FWIW it took me two and a half days to replace the first joint but one day to replace the second. So I am learning.
Appreciate everyone's help.
Thanks
Jim
There are two bolts that hold the splash shield to the spindle assy, then run trough the steering linkage and the caliper mounting bracket. These bolt use a 3/4" wrench. Are these "brake anchor bolts" that should be torqed to 120 lbs?
What torque should I use to bolt the calipers to the mounting bracket. I think it is 130 to 150. Can someone confirm this for me?
Last question. Do I use a dab of licktight on each of these bolts? Manual does not specify to use it.
Thanks.
FWIW it took me two and a half days to replace the first joint but one day to replace the second. So I am learning.
Appreciate everyone's help.
Thanks
Jim
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concerning the caliper to bracket you are looking at the wrong numbers, those numbers are for assembling the caliper halfs together. The mounting bolts are 70 ft/lb. The splash shield numbers sound high also. The bolts should have lock washers on and they dont require loctite. Are you using an original shop manual?
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Thanks MelWff and redvetracr. Very helpful - feel much better about putting it back together.
I was talking to my brother who does more mechanical work than I. He suggested putting Locktight BLUE on the trheads. This will lock the bolts in place, can be disassembled with regular tools and the added benefit is that it makes a seal to prevent moisture from getting inside the threads. Sounds like a win-win to me so why not.
Regards
I was talking to my brother who does more mechanical work than I. He suggested putting Locktight BLUE on the trheads. This will lock the bolts in place, can be disassembled with regular tools and the added benefit is that it makes a seal to prevent moisture from getting inside the threads. Sounds like a win-win to me so why not.
Regards
