ball joint castle nut torque 74 Dart

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George Lawicki

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Hey guys getting my suspension back together on my 74 Swinger... What's the correct torque for the ball joint castle nuts? idler arm? and anything else Im missing???
 
I dont know what you are missing but I have this to offer. On a tapered fitting, never back the nut off to align the hole for the cotter pin. Always go tighter. I cant say I have ever used a torque wrench on castellated nuts. Make sure the mating surfaces are dry and clean. The taper is what holds it together.
 
I dont know what you are missing but I have this to offer. On a tapered fitting, never back the nut off to align the hole for the cotter pin. Always go tighter. I cant say I have ever used a torque wrench on castellated nuts. Make sure the mating surfaces are dry and clean. The taper is what holds it together.
I found my repair manual
 
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