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Torque Specifications

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Axle Shaft Hub Nut
"A" Body
Step 1 103 (140)
Step 2 Additional 20 Degrees
"E" & "K" Bodies 107 (145)
Ball Joint-To-Steering Knuckle Bolt/Nut
"A" Body 38 (52)
Brake Caliper Bolt 38 (52)
CV Boot Clamp
Large Boot Clamp 130 (176)
Small Boot Clamp 100 (136)
Hub & Bearing Assembly Bolts
Except "A" Body 70 (95)
"A" Body (1) 63 (85)
Wheel Lug Nut 100 (136)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Ball Joint-To-Steering Knuckle Nut "E" & "K" Bodies (2)
(1) On "A" body with power heavy-duty brakes, tighten bolt to 70 ft. lbs. (95 N.m).
(2) Tighten to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m), then turn nut additional 120 degrees (2 flats). Minimum torque of 41 ft. lbs. (56 N.m) must be obtained. To align cotter pin slot, tighten nut up to one more flat.