Posted By: Mike H
Torque specs on front end rebuild - 01/25/11 04:08 AM
I am just finishing up my first front end rebuild (69 Dart factory discs) and it has been pretty cool- I've learned a lot and no longer feel intimidated by the process. I even used a tool that neatly extracts the LCA bushing from the arm- no welding, no press, chiseling, etc. Sweet!
I'm sure there must be torque specs for all this stuff, or do you just "get after it"? In particular I'm thinking;
pivot arm to k-member
strut rod nut at LCA
UCA adjustor bolts
caliper bolts to spindle
and ball joints and tie rods, of course.
Posted By: dfsmopars
Re: Torque specs on front end rebuild - 01/25/11 04:17 AM
I just did mine this past month. I used an old Chiltons manual. But no I would not "just "get after it"".
I can't get the numbers tonight but I could do so tomorrow night if you still need them.
Posted By: ahy
Re: Torque specs on front end rebuild - 01/25/11 04:39 AM
See attached which covers a '70 Dart. It should be in the ballpark.
Posted By: RapidRobert
Re: Torque specs on front end rebuild - 01/25/11 04:54 AM
Grease all the zerks & keep LCA tapered shaft front pivot nuts and UCA cam bolt nuts only lightly snugged then YOU set the ride height on a level surface/tires aired to your preferred psi/your weight in barbells in dr seat. Set the ride height (Tbar adj bolts) where you like the height (jounce it after each adjustment) and the look/fit of the front wheels in the wheel wells b 4 you get to the shop. Tow it in & drive it onto the rack then pull the weights back over to to the dr side & pile them up in the center of the dr seat b 4 you exit the vehicle. Give the tech a twenty to take his time & get as much positive caster as he can & to take his time & get everything near spot on EDIT Tell him not to change the ride height. When done & he tightens things have him tighten the UCA cam bolt nuts TIGHT