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Old 05-20-2019, 12:41 AM   #1
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Idler/Pitman Arm Torque

Does Anyone Have The Torque Value For The Pitman and Idler Arm To The Cross Shaft Where The Tie Rodends Bolt To? Thanks
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Old 05-20-2019, 10:24 AM   #2
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Re: Idler/Pitman Arm Torque

tight, then lineup the cotter pin hole
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Old 05-20-2019, 11:40 AM   #3
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Re: Idler/Pitman Arm Torque

From 1970 service manual:
pitman arm to relay rod nut and idler arm to relay rod nut are both 60 ft/lb
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Old 05-20-2019, 12:16 PM   #4
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Re: Idler/Pitman Arm Torque

Thanks Guys. I Also Have 2 fosm Washers. 1 is 1/4 inch and 1 is 1/2 inch. Where do these go. Somewhere on the idler arm or pitman arm?
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Re: Idler/Pitman Arm Torque

Pretty sure there is one between the pitman arm and the cross shaft. I assume the idler arm is the same way.
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