Torque tie rid nut

[adileo]

Hi I posted this on my other thread but thought it may be better to ask here.

What is proper torque for nuts holding tie rod? Or does it not matter - just tighten real good and put cotter pin in?

 

[JSeery]

Never torqued one myself and would be hard to do as you need to line the castle nut up with the hole in the tie rod for the cotter key.

 

[adileo]

Thanks Jerry - You use a breaker bar to tighten or just a 1/2 socket wrench

 

[JSeery]

Thanks Jerry - You use a breaker bar to tighten or just a 1/2 socket wrench

They do not need to be that tight, a 1/2 ratchet or wrench should be fine. Try to pay attention to where you are at tightening the castle nut so you end up in the correct position.

 

[19Fordy]

No specific torque needed. Just use a box end wrench to tighten nut up nice and snug with no play so that cotter key lines up. I have always found that you get a better "feel of tightness" using a box end wrench instead of a ratchet. For that extra touch of class use those little plastic covers on the grease fittings. Perch bolt is double nutted to protect threads when using bottle jack.

 

[1935coupe]

I always use a German torque wrench

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