Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE1968CUTLASS BASE, 6.6L ENG, ENG CD QL, AUTOMATIC TRANS, TRANS MFR CD THM350CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)SUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSION INTERMEDIATE MODELSREMOVAL & INSTALLATION1971-72 LOWER BALL JOINTSINSTALLATION
1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass Base, 6.6L Eng, Eng CD QL, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD THM350C
1971-72 Lower Ball Joints: Installation
1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass Base, 6.6L Eng, Eng CD QL, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD THM350CSECTION Installation
Reverse removal procedure making sure knuckle is in straight ahead position.
NOTE:
never loosen nut to align cotter pin holes. Always tighten nut to next slot.
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft.Lbs. | |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Ball Joint Stud | ||
| 1968-71 Buick, Pontiac | 85 | |
| 1968-69 Oldsmobile | 40 | |
| 1970-72 Oldsmobile | 70 | |
| 1972 Buick | 95 | |
| 1972 Pontiac | 70 | |
| Upper Ball Joint Stud | ||
| 1968-69 Buick | 35 | |
| 1968-72 Oldsmobile | 40 | |
| 1968-71 Pontiac | 50 | |
| 1970-72 Buick | 50 | |
| 1972 Pontiac | 40 | |
| Shock Absorber (Top) | ||
| 1968-71 Buick, Pontiac | 8 | |
| 1968-69 Oldsmobile | 7 | |
| 1970-72 Oldsmobile | 10 | |
| 1972 Buick, Pontiac | 10 | |
| Shock Absorber (Bottom) | ||
| 1968-69 Buick | 35 | |
| 1968-69 Oldsmobile | 20 | |
| 1968-72 Pontiac | 20 | |
| 1970-71 Buick | 18 | |
| 1970-71 Oldsmobile | 25 | |
| 1972 Buick, Oldsmobile | 20 | |
| Upper Control Arm Bushing Nut | ||
| 1968-69 Buick | 75 | |
| 1968-72 Oldsmobile | 55 | |
| 1968-69 Tempest | 50 | |
| 1968-69 Firebird | 35 | |
| 1970-71 Buick | 45 | |
| 1970-72 Pontiac | 50 | |
| 1972 Buick | 55 | |
| Upper Control Arm to Frame | ||
| 1968-71 Buick | 50 | |
| 1968-71 Oldsmobile | 55 | |
| 1968-69 Pontiac | 50 | |
| 1970-71 Pontiac | 75 | |
| 1972 Buick | 75 | |
| 1972 Oldsmobile, Pontiac | 50 | |
| Lower Control Arm to Frame | ||
| 1968-69 & 1972 Buick | 100 | |
| 1968-69 Oldsmobile | 75 | |
| 1968-71 Pontiac & 1970-71 Buick (Nut) | 80 | |
| (Bolt) | 110 | |
| 1970-71 Oldsmobile | 90 | |
| 1972 Oldsmobile | 80 | |
| 1972 Pontiac | 90 | |
| Stabilizer Link Nuts | ||
| 1968-69 Buick | 10 | |
| 1968-69 Oldsmobile | 8 | |
| 1968-69 Tempest | 15 | |
| 1968-69 Firebird | 10 | |
| 1970-71 Buick | 15 | |
| 1970-72 Oldsmobile, Pontiac | 15 | |
| 1972 Buick | 12 | |
| Stabilizer Bracket Bolts | ||
| 1968-69 Buick, Pontiac | 12 | |
| 1968-69 Oldsmobile | 10 | |
| 1970-71 Buick, Tempest, Oldsmobile | 30 | |
| 1970-71 Firebird | 20 | |
| 1972 Buick, Pontiac | 25 | |
| 1972 Oldsmobile | 30 | |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.