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1985 Chevrolet Step Van P20, 6.2 J, Standard

Torque Specifications

1985 Chevrolet Step Van P20, 6.2 J, StandardSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Idler Arm Mounting Bolt 30 (41)
Idler Arm-to-Relay Rod Nut (1) 66 (90)
Pitman Arm-to-Pitman Shaft Nut
Astro & Safari 177 (240)
"C" & "G" Series 192 (260)
"K" Series 92 (125)
"P" Series 132 (180)
Pitman Arm-to-Relay Rod Nut (1) 66 (90)
Steering Connecting Rod Clamps 40 (54)
Steering Connecting Rod Nut ("K" Series) (2) 70 (95)
Tie Rod Ball Stud Nuts (3)
Astro & Safari 130 (40)
All Others 50 (68)
Tie Rod Clamps
Astro & Safari 13 (18)
"S" Series 16 (22)
All Others 22 (30)
(1) Seat the taper using a free-spinning nut, then install lock nut.
(2) If necessary, apply up to 100 ft. lbs. (136 N.m) of torque to advance nut to align with cotter pin hole.
(3) If necessary, advance nut to align cotter pin with hole.
RENDER: 1.0x

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