Torque value-Pitman Arm Nut??
 

As the title says, I am looking for the correct torque value to apply to the nut that holds the pitman arm to the steering box shaft. 1980 C10 SWB pickup, power steering. Thanks!

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My 74 service manual says pitman arm to pitman arm shaft nut 180 lbs ft power steering, 140 lbs ft manual. Pitman to relay rod 60 lbs ft. I would think 1980 with be the same values.

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Thanks! Now I gotta find a torque wrench that goes higher than my 150 ft/lb wrench does...

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My torque wrench only went to 140 or 150. I pulled until it clicked, then pulled for one more grunt for good measure. :)

Slonaker

Re: Torque value-Pitman Arm Nut??
 

I just ran mine up to 150. That's pretty tight.

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thanks

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Quick note, I hit with my 1/2 impact and then checked it with a 3ft torque wrench. It took some more turning with the wrench to hit the 180ftlb mark.