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Front Suspension

Component Torque/Ft. Lbs.

Anchor Plate To Knuckle 65
Adjusting Ring To Spindle 50
Bolt To Shock Absorber Bracket 66
Caps To Steering Knuckle [01]
Connecting Rod To Adjuster Tube Bolts 40-50
Connecting Rod To Pitman Arm 70-90
Connecting Rod To Steering Knuckle 70-90
Connecting Rod To Relay Arm 70
Idler Arm Frame Support To Frame 30-35
Idler Arm To Relay Rod 66
Idler Arm & Relay Arm To Support Assemblies 125
Kingpin To Knuckle 550
Lockpin To Steering Knuckle 30
Lower Control Arm Bushings 280
Lower Pivot Shaft End Nuts [03]
Lower Pivot Shaft U-Bolt Nuts 65-85
Pitman Arm Adjuster Screw Jam Nut 35
Pitman Arm To Relay Rod 66
Pitman Arm To Steering Gear [04]
Relay Rod To Relay Arm 66
Shock Absorber To Frame [05]
Shackle To Frame Nuts [06]
Shock Absorber To Axle [07]
Shock Absorber To Idler Arm 46
Shock Absorber To Lower Control Arm 65-80
Shock Absorber To Tie Rod 46
Splash Shield To Knuckle 10
Splash Shield To Anchor Plate 12
Spring To Hanger Nuts 90
Spring To Shackle Nuts 90
Spring To Axle U-Bolt Nuts [09]
Stabilizer To Frame 21-24
Stabilizer To Lower Control Arm 24
Stabilizer To Spring Plate 70
Stabilizer To Stabilizer Link 47
Steering Arm To Knuckle 230
Steering Gear High Pressure Line Fitting 25
Steering Gear Return Line Fitting 25
Steering Gear To Frame 66
Steering Knuckle To Lower Ball Joint 90
Support Assemblies To Frame 50
Suspension Bumper 15-25
Tie Rod Adjuster Tube Bolts 14
Tie Rod End To Steering Knuckle 46
Tie Rod To Relay Rod 66
Tie Rod Jam Nut [10]
Upper Ball Joint To Upper Control Arm 18
Upper Control Arm Bushings 190
Upper Pivot Shaft End Nuts 115
Upper Pivot Shaft Thru-Bolt Nuts [03]

[01] G models, 80 lb ft
[03] G models, 70 lb ft
[04] G models, 184 lb ft
[05] G series, 80 lb ft
[06] G models, 50 lb ft
[07] G models, 80 lb ft;
[09] G models, 150 lb ft
[10] G models, 175 lb ft