ok guys i will be installing the new upgraded steering on my truck real soon and was wondering what are the torque specs for the pitman arm, ball joints and for the steering components? do you use any loctite on them?

 

no one knows what to torque these too? cmon someone has to have done this before

 

i havnt done any of those on my truck yet but i bet you can find it in a haynes or chiltons manual, svsilsblr from your local auto parts store.

 

i can't remember the numbers exactly but i do know there is an important order to torque them in so as not to cause binding. i think its lower to 35ft/lbs, upper to 70, lower to 150...

 

I bought the CD service manual from Gino's. I will look up the info for you and get back to you.

 

1. Position the steering knuckle on the ball studs.
2. Install and tighten lower ball stud nut to 47 N·m (35 ft. lbs.) torque. Do not install cotter pin at this time.
3. Install and tighten upper ball stud nut to 94 N·m (70 ft. lbs.) torque. Advance nut to next slot to line up hole and install new cotter pin.
4. Retorque lower ball stud nut to 190–217 N·m (140–160 ft. lbs.) torque. Advance nut to next slot to line up hole and install new cotter pin.
5. Install the hub bearing (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/FRONT/HUB / BEARING - INSTALLATION). 6. Install tie-rod or drag link end onto the steering knuckle arm. 7. Install the ABS sensor wire and bracket to the knuckle. Refer to Brakes, for proper procedure. The above is ball joints below is other parts for an 06, hope it helps.
Pitman arm gearshaft nut 225lb,drag link to pitman arm 65lb, drag link to tie rod 40lb then 90degrees, drag link adjuster clamp 45lb, tie rod end knuckle 40lb then 90 degrees, tie rod end adjuster clamp 45lb, stabilizer bar axle 50lb, steering clamp axel 70lb, steering clamp tie rod 60lb.

 

thanks a lot digger that is perfect awesome

 

Hope its same for your year, should be. Your welcome.