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Old 03-26-2001, 10:00 AM   #1
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Okay the real answer to this question is for me to buy a manual - but . . . could anyone tell me the torque specs for the following:

Steering box bolts that go into frame
Steering shaft coupler bolts
Drag link nuts
Power steering bracket bolts to the engine and motor mount

Thanks in advance. Got the old box off and ready to install the power steering goodies

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Old 03-26-2001, 10:10 AM   #2
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I don't really think these require torqing. I've always tightened them down until they feel tight enough.

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Old 03-26-2001, 11:16 AM   #3
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Hey Yukon,
I'm lookin' in my 71 overhaul manual and here's some specs for a 20 series 4+4,
Steering gear mounting bolts - 65 ft. lbs.
Flexible coupling bolts and studs (steering shaft coupler bolts?) - 18 in. lbs.
Steering connecting rod nuts (Drag link?) - 50 ft. lbs.
Tie rod ball joint nuts - 45 ft. lbs.
Tie rod clamp bolts - 35 ft. lbs.
Pitman arm to sector shaft nut - 90 ft. lbs.
Steering wheel nut - 40 ft. lbs.
Lower coupling to wormshaft clamp bolt - 30 ft. lbs.
Hope this helps you somewhat!

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Old 03-27-2001, 06:54 PM   #4
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just crank um down with a 1/2 rachet,u don't need no specs A.E. BADGES! WE DON'T NEED NO STINKING BADGES!!!!!lol bob67cst.(sometimes i just crack myself up)
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Old 03-27-2001, 09:18 PM   #5
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Yeah Bob, that's what I'm talking about! Old school. heh heh

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Old 03-27-2001, 09:51 PM   #6
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You should follow the procedure they use on Fords; tighten the bolt until it starts to strip, then back it off 1/4 turn. He, he

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Old 03-29-2001, 09:00 AM   #7
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Hey Yukon! I found specs for the pump bracket and support - 25 ft. lbs.

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