Tie rod torque specs
#1
05-15-2017, 10:54 AM
Tie rod torque specs
I have a 95 Blazer 2 door with 4.3 and 4x4. I replaced upper/lower ball joints and inner/outer tie rods. Are they supposed to be torqued down to a certain spec and if so what is that spec? Thanks in advance.
Last edited by Wyldmyn; 05-15-2017 at 10:54 AM. Reason: Forgot info
#2
05-15-2017, 01:51 PM
4WD Ft.-lbs Nm
Pitman arm to steering gearbox 185 251
Pitman arm to center link 60 82
Pitman arm to center link 79 108
Idler arm to frame 60 82
Tie rod stud 35 47
Tie rod clamp or jamb nut 16 21
Steering gear mounting bolt 55 75
Steering shaft bolt 26 35
1995 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L, V6, VIN W, USA/Canada
apparently there is. i always just do it pretty snug and make sure the holes line up to stick the cotter pin through
i dont know why the numbers move around after i post but the first number is foot pounds, second is newton meters
Pitman arm to steering gearbox 185 251
Pitman arm to center link 60 82
Pitman arm to center link 79 108
Idler arm to frame 60 82
Tie rod stud 35 47
Tie rod clamp or jamb nut 16 21
Steering gear mounting bolt 55 75
Steering shaft bolt 26 35
1995 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L, V6, VIN W, USA/Canada
apparently there is. i always just do it pretty snug and make sure the holes line up to stick the cotter pin through
i dont know why the numbers move around after i post but the first number is foot pounds, second is newton meters
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