Idler arm torque?
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Racer
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Idler arm torque?
Hello. I will be reassembling my relay rod and idler arm. I looked in the A.I.M. but I can't find the torque spec for the castle nut that attaches the idler arm to the relay rod. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks and take care.
Melting Slicks
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From: Laporte, IN
Pitman Arm to Control Valve 35-47
Outer tie rod to spindle 35-47
Center Link to Idler Arm 50-70 Then align cotter key slot to hole.
Pitman Arm to Center Link 35-47
Inner tie rod to center link 35-47
Pitman Arm to Sector Shaft 150-225
Idler Arm Bracket to Frame 30-40
Tie rod connecting sleeve bolts 9-15
Outer tie rod to spindle 35-47
Center Link to Idler Arm 50-70 Then align cotter key slot to hole.
Pitman Arm to Center Link 35-47
Inner tie rod to center link 35-47
Pitman Arm to Sector Shaft 150-225
Idler Arm Bracket to Frame 30-40
Tie rod connecting sleeve bolts 9-15
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Racer
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Pitman Arm to Control Valve 35-47
Outer tie rod to spindle 35-47
Center Link to Idler Arm 50-70 Then align cotter key slot to hole.
Pitman Arm to Center Link 35-47
Inner tie rod to center link 35-47
Pitman Arm to Sector Shaft 150-225
Idler Arm Bracket to Frame 30-40
Tie rod connecting sleeve bolts 9-15
Outer tie rod to spindle 35-47
Center Link to Idler Arm 50-70 Then align cotter key slot to hole.
Pitman Arm to Center Link 35-47
Inner tie rod to center link 35-47
Pitman Arm to Sector Shaft 150-225
Idler Arm Bracket to Frame 30-40
Tie rod connecting sleeve bolts 9-15
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Racer
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Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2002
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From: Laporte, IN
It was for a 1970 but the steering linkage was the same. Would torque to 35 lb.ft. then tighten to match castle nut to hole. That is why the 35 lb.ft. to 47 lb.ft. to allow for alignment of nut.
