tie rod ends torque specs.??

TerryT
2nd-June-2009, 10:46 PM
Im replacing my outer tie rod ends, and need to know what the correct torque on the castle nut should be. If I remember correctly, I'm thinking I read somewhere approx 45 lbs. Anyone know for sure? Thanks in advance!

TerryT
3rd-June-2009, 08:14 AM
Anyone know? :)

chevyIIguy
3rd-June-2009, 12:52 PM
i have never known anyone that torqued castle nuts on tie rods i always just run them on with a impact gun may not be right but ive probally done 5000 rod ends and never had a problem

surfdog
3rd-June-2009, 04:12 PM
ball joints, tie rod ends, drag link to pitman arm, all the ones with a cotter pin ... 42-47 lbs while aligning the NEW cotter pin. This from the Chevy Shop Manual.

TerryT
3rd-June-2009, 06:22 PM
Thanks Surfdog!