TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL
SPRINGS
SUSPENSION SYSTEM TORQUE CHART (NEWTON METERS)
LOCATION
THREAD SIZE
RECOMMENDED TORQUE
Torque Rod
339 N-m
Stud Nuts
(250 ft. lbs.)
Torque Rod Bracket
339-373 N-m
Mounting Bolt Nuts
(250-275 ft. lbs.)
1/2-20
Spring Center Bolt
88-102 N-m
(65-75 ft. lbs.)
Spring Pin Draw Key Nut
108-l02 N-m
(80-90 ft. lbs.)
Spring Rear Hanger
95-108 N-m
Rebound Bolt Nut
(70-80 ft. lbs.)
Top Pad to Spring
136-203 N-m
(Spring Aligning Set Screw)
(100-150 ft. lbs.)
Top Pad to Saddle Bolt Nut
(373-407 N-m
(275-300 ft. lbs.)
Saddle Cap Stud Nut
305-373 N-m
(225-275 ft. lbs.)
Saddle Cap Stud
75-88 N-m
(55-65 ft. lbs.)
Equalizer Beam End
285-325 N-m
Bolt Nut
(210-240 ft. lbs.)
Equalizer Beam End Tube Nuts
610-678 N-m
(450-500 ft. lbs.)
To obtain maximum service life from the suspension system, mounting bolts and nuts should
be checked periodically and tightened to specified torque.
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