What is the torque on a castle nut tie rod?
What is the torque on a castle nut tie rod?
160 lb-ft
Install the tie rod castle nut and tighten to 160 lb-ft (217 Nm). 8. If the hole for the cotter pin is not aligned, tighten the castle nut to align the next available hole in the nut.
What should be adjusted after replacing the tie rod ends?
Yes, tie rods control steering angles. In fact, the tread or clamp connecting inner and outer tie rods is used to adjust steering angles. This means that after the replacement of any of the tie rod ends, the vehicle will need the wheel alignment to bring the steering and suspension angles back to within specifications.
What is the torque specs for outer tie rod end?
Outer tie rod castle nut: 32-41 ft-lb. (Start with lower value and tighten to get hole to line up with slot in nut. Never loosen to do this.) Outer tie rod jam nut: 25-37 ft-lb.
How much does it cost to torque a castle nut on a tie rod end?
Tighten lubricated threads with torque wrench set to about 5 ft lbs less than specified then check the castle nut alignment. Torque one ft lb at a time until castle nut is aligned. If the nut aligns within 1 or 2 ft lbs then leave it there since most torque wrenches may be less than accurate.
How tight should I tighten my tie rod ends?
If you have to adjust it never loosen the nut to line up the holes. Always tighten a little more and slide the cotter pin in and lock it down. Be very careful not to snap off the stud in the tie rod or tighten it soo much it spins. Both of these must be avoided.
What is the torque for sway bar links?
Tighten the sway bar link nut using a combination wrench to hold the bolt head and a torque wrench and socket to tighten the nut. Use caution when tightening the link: it only requires light torque, typically 10 to 20 foot-pounds.
What is lug nut torque?
New wheels should be re-torqued after the first 50 to 100 driving miles.
| Hardware Bolt or Stud Size | Typical Torque Range in Ft/Lbs | Minimum Number of Turns of Hardware Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| 14 x 1.25 mm | 85 – 90 | 9 |
| 7/16 in. | 70 – 80 | 9 |
| 1/2 in. | 75 – 85 | 8 |
| 9/16 in. | 135 – 145 | 8 |
Do you torque castle nuts?
Torque one ft lb at a time until castle nut is aligned. If the nut aligns within 1 or 2 ft lbs then leave it there since most torque wrenches may be less than accurate. Be careful not to exceed the maximum torque for the stud diameter, thread pitch and nut as specified by industry standards.