I have been looking for front suspension torque specs (for all parts) for my 65 VW pan and wondered if anyone had them at their finger tips. Specifically, I need specs for tie rod ends at steering knuckles and Pitman Arm, steering damper at both ends and tie rod end clamps. I must be looking in all the wrong places and would appreciate any help....Mike
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I should clarify that I see lots of the specs I need however, the references seem to be for cars later than mine (1965) with ball joints and struts etc. I would just like to be certain when putting it together and not making assumptions the specs are the same for all tie rods, clamps and steering dampers.
I need specs for tie rod ends at steering knuckles
Castellated Tie Rod nuts (all models): 22 ft. lbs.
and Pitman Arm,
Pitman Arm Nut : 72 ft. lbs.
Castellated Nut to Stabilizer bar: 22 ft. lbs.
steering damper at both ends:
Damper to Tie Rod: 18 ft. lbs.
Damper to Torsion Tube: 29 - 32 ft. lbs.
and tie rod end clamps: 11 ft. lbs.
All for a 1965 Bug Sedan
Had to dig out BOTH Haynes and Bentleys to get it all......
Gordon, thank you. I can now proceed with confidence.....Mike
