How much torque on lower ball joint?
How much torque on lower ball joint?
1. Tighten to 8 ft-lbs (10 N-m), then tighten an additional 1/3 turn to at least 37 ft-lbs (50 N-M). Upon initial installation of replacement ball joint, tighten nut to to 81 ft-lbs (110 N-m)….
| GENERAL MOTORS | |
|---|---|
| LOWER BALL JOINT-TO-CONTROL ARM NUT | |
| ‘P’ BODY | 13 (18) |
| ‘S’ BODY CAR | 47 (64) |
| ALL OTHER BODIES | 50 (68) |
Can you replace the ball joint on a Ford F350?
The procedure is exactly the same for ball joint replacement on Ford F350 trucks. Remember though, that I am not a mechanic, this is just how I did it. Before beginning this project, thoroughly read the instructions that came with your replacement ball joints.
What should the ball joint NUT be torqued to?
29) Torque the lower ball joint nut (1 5/16″ socket) TO 35 LB/FT ONLY AT THIS TIME . To keep the ball joint from spinning, you may have to apply light pressure to the knuckle with a floor jack. (see photo below)
How much torque do you put on a Moog ball joint?
I am almost finished up replacing the ball joints and inner hubs on my 99.5 F350 DRW 4×4. All is ASSEMBLED NOW except I am replacing dust seals etc on calipers. The article on this site says to hand thread on both ball joints on the knuckle then torque down the bottom ball joint nut to 101 ft lbs.
What are the torque specifications for a Ford F-250?
Gen X 150/250 – FRONT Stabilizer Bar Link Nut Type: Bolt 22 264 29.83 Gen X 150/250 – FRONT Stabilizer Bar Bracket to Frame Type: Bolt 83 996 112.53 Gen X 150/250 – LOWER – 83FtLbs + Align Pin Type: Stud 77.28 Gen X 150/250 – UPPER – 57FtLbs + Align Pin Type: Stud 35.25 Gen X 150/250 – Hose to Caliper Banjo Bolt – FRONT/REAR Type: Bolt 24.4
The procedure is exactly the same for ball joint replacement on Ford F350 trucks. Remember though, that I am not a mechanic, this is just how I did it. Before beginning this project, thoroughly read the instructions that came with your replacement ball joints.
29) Torque the lower ball joint nut (1 5/16″ socket) TO 35 LB/FT ONLY AT THIS TIME . To keep the ball joint from spinning, you may have to apply light pressure to the knuckle with a floor jack. (see photo below)
I am almost finished up replacing the ball joints and inner hubs on my 99.5 F350 DRW 4×4. All is ASSEMBLED NOW except I am replacing dust seals etc on calipers. The article on this site says to hand thread on both ball joints on the knuckle then torque down the bottom ball joint nut to 101 ft lbs.
Gen X 150/250 – FRONT Stabilizer Bar Link Nut Type: Bolt 22 264 29.83 Gen X 150/250 – FRONT Stabilizer Bar Bracket to Frame Type: Bolt 83 996 112.53 Gen X 150/250 – LOWER – 83FtLbs + Align Pin Type: Stud 77.28 Gen X 150/250 – UPPER – 57FtLbs + Align Pin Type: Stud 35.25 Gen X 150/250 – Hose to Caliper Banjo Bolt – FRONT/REAR Type: Bolt 24.4
