AXLE-FRONT
TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL
TORQUE CHART
Torque, Ft. Lbs.
Location
Diameter
No. Threads
Minimum
Maximum
9/16"
18
50
60
5/8"
16
60
70
5/8"
18
60
70
* TIE ROD END NUT
3/4"
16
120
140
7/8"
14
200
225
1"
14
300
350
1-1/8"
12
350
400
3/8"
24
20
25
7/16"
20
25
30
TIE ROD CLAMP BOLT
1/2"
20
40
50
5/8"
18
40
50
5/16"
24
10
14
5/8"
16
60
70
5/8"
18
60
70
* STEERING ARM BALL NUT
3/4"
1
1
140
3/4"
16
120
140
7/8"
14
250
300
7/8"
14
200
225
1"
14
300
350
* STEERING ARM NUT & TIE ROD ARM NUT
1-1/8"
1
350
400
1-1/4"
12
400
450
7/8"
14
165
180
KING PIN NUT
1"
12
250
275
1-1/8"
12
350
390
* If cotter pin cannot be installed after attaining minimum torque, tighten to next position. Do not back off.
Torque specified is for taper and threads which are clean and oil free.
20