Torque Specs Type 1

 

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Torque Specifications

On Type 1

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Below are the torque specs for 1966 - 1979 Type 1.  If you know of any prior to 1965, please let me knowWe have available for download the complete specification on our Downloads page

These charts are in Foot-pounds (LB FT), Newton Meter (Nm) and Meter Kilograms (mkg)

1966 - 1969                1970 - 1979

Engine(1300cc and 1500cc)        Engine

Transmission and Rear Axle        Fuel injection

Brakes                                            Transmission and Rear Axle

                                                                    Front Axle

                                                                Front Strut Suspension

                                                            Automatic Transmission

 

1966 - 1969

Engine (1300cc and 1500cc)

Torque Wrench settings LB FT Nm mkg
Spark Plugs 25 33.8 3.5
Special nut for Fan 43 58.3 6.0
Nut for Small pulley 43 58.3 6.0
Bolt for Large pulley 33 44.7 4.5
Oil pump nuts 14   2.0
Oil drain plug 33 44.7 4.5
Sealing nut for Oil strainer cover 5 6.7 0.7
Rocker shaft standard nuts 18 24.4 2.5
Cylinder head nuts 23 31.2 3.2
Flywheel Bolts 217 294.2 30.0
Crankcase nuts and  M8 bolts 14 19.0 2.0
Crankcase nuts and  M12 or M10 bolts 25 33.8 3.5
Connecting rod nuts or bolts 24 32.5 3.3
Bolts for Clutch 18 24.4 2.5
Engine mounting nuts 22 29.8 3.0
Bolts for Torque converter 22 29.8 3.0

Transmission and Rear Axle

Torque Wrench settings LB FT Nm mkg
Transmission and Rear Axle (fully synchronized) all Types      
Drive pinion round nut (Double Ball bearing) 87 118.0 12.0
Drive pinion round nut (Double tamper roller bearing) 144 195.2 20.0
Pinion bearing retainer bolt 36 48.8 5.0
Pinion nut 43* 58.3* 6.0*
Drive shaft nut 43* 58.3* 6.0*
Reverse lever guide bolt 14 19.0 2.0
Selector fork bolt 18 24.4 2.5
Nuts for gearshift housing 11 14.9 1.5
Ring gear bolt 43 58.3 6.0
Final drive cover nuts 22 29.8 3.0
Axle tube retainer nuts 14 19.0 2.0
Rear wheel Bearing retainer bolts 43 58.3 6.0
Oil drain plugs 14 19.0 2.0
Oil filler plug 14 19.0 2.0
Rear axle shaft nut 217 294.2 30.0
Transmission carrier on frame 166 225.1 23.0
Additional torques for transmission and rear axle (Automatic Stick Shift)      
Temperature switch/ Slector Switch, Starter Safety switch 18 24.4 2.5
Torque converter to drive plate screws 18 24.4 2.5
Retaining nut for tapered roller bearing 115 155.9 15
Nut for converter housing 14 19.0 2.0
Bolt for one-way clutch support (use new bolts) 11 14.9 1.5
Bolt for clutch carrier plate 11 14.9 1.5
Bearing lock bolt 7 9.5 1.0
Clamp bolt for clutch lever 18 24.4 2.5
Screw for transmission oil pan and lock plate 7 9.5 1.0
Union for oil pressure line 25 33.8 3.5
Union for oil return line 25 33.8 3.5
Screw for drive shaft 25 33.8 3.5
Bolt in Diagonal arm 87 118.0 12.0
*Tighten first to 12 mkg (87ft. lbs) then back off and finally tighten to 6 mkg (43ft. lbs)

Brakes

Torque Wrench settings LB FT Nm mkg
Master Cylinder      
Stop screw in housing 3.5 - 7.0 4.7 - 9.5 0.5 - 1.0
Residual pressure valve on housing 14 19.0 2.0
Brake light switch to housing 14 19.0 2.0
Master Cylinder to frame bolts 18 24.4 2.5
Brake line to master cylinder union nut* 11 - 14 14.9 - 19.0 1.5 - 2.0
Front Wheel Brakes      
Backing plate to steering knuckle bolt 36 48.8 5.0
Splash shield to steering knuckle bolt 7 9.5 1.0
Caliper housing screw 14 - 18 19.0 - 24.4 2.0 -2.5
Cylinder to backing plate bolt 18 24.4 2.5
Caliper to steering knuckle bolt 29 39.3 4.0
Bleeder Valve in cylinder/ caliper 3.5 Max 4.7 MAX 0.5 Max
Hose to cylinder/ caliper 11 - 14 14.9 - 19.0 1.5 - 2.0
Screw for clamp nut 7 - 9 Max 9.5 - 12.2 MAX 1.0 - 1.3 Max
Rear Wheel Brakes      
Cylinder to backing plate bolt (M8) 14 - 22 19.0 - 29.8 2.0 - 3.0
Cover to bearing housing bolt 43 58.3 6.0
Brake drum/ rear wheel hub to shaft (slotted) nut 253 343.0 35.0
Wheels      
Wheel to drum/disc bolt (M14) 87 - 94 118.0 - 127.4 12.0 - 13.0
Wheel to drum/disc bolt (M12) 72 97.6 10.0
Pedals      
Brake pedal bracket to frame bolt 28 - 32 38.0 - 43.4 4.0 - 4.5
Pedal stop plate to frame bolt 14 - 18 19.0 - 24.4 2.0 - 2.5
*Good for all brake line connections

1970 - 1979

Engine

Torque Wrench settings LB FT Nm mkg
Connecting rod nut 22 - 25 29.8 - 33.8 3.0 - 3.3
Crankcase screws M8 (halves) 14 19.0 2.0
Crankcase nuts M12 (halves) 18 24.4 2.5
Cylinder head nuts (M10) 23 31.2 3.2
Cylinder head nuts (M8) 18 24.4 2.5
Rocker shaft to Cylinder head nuts 14 - 18 19.0 - 24.4 2.0 - 2.5
Oil Pump to crankcase nut 14 19.0 2.0
Oil drain plug 25 33.8 3.5
Oil strainer cover nuts 5 6.7 0.7
Flywheel to crankcase bolt 253 343.0 35.0
Clutch to Flywheel bolt 18 24.4 2.5
Spark Plugs 25 33.8 3.5
Engine to Transmission nut 22 - 29 29.8 - 39.3 3.0 - 4.0
Converter to Drive  plate bolt 81 109.8 2.5
Generator Pulley 40 - 47 54.2 - 63.7 5.5 - 6.5
Special nut for Fan (M12) 40 - 47 54.2 - 63.7 5.5 - 6.5
Crankshaft Pulley bolt 29 - 36 39.3 - 48.8 4.0 - 5.0

Fuel injection

Torque Wrench settings LB FT Nm mkg
Injector/Manifold bolts to cylinder head 4 5.4 0.6

Transmission and Rear Axle

Torque Wrench settings LB FT Nm mkg
Engine to Transmission nut 22 29.8 3.0
Round nut/pinion 160*  216.9* 22.0*
Gear carrier/housing nut 14 19.0 2.0
Final drive carrier nut 22 29.8 3.0
Transmission to bonded rubber mounting nut 14 19.0 2.0
Shift housing to gear carrier 11 14.9 1.5
Drive pinion round nut (Double tamper roller bearing) 145 196.6 20.0
Ring Gear to differential housing bolt 43 58.3 6.0
Selector shaft/fork bolt 18 24.4 2.5
Support/reverse lever nut 25 33.8 3.5
Bushing/Clutch operating shaft  bolt 7 9.5 1.0
Oil filter and drain plugs 14 19.0 2.0
Rear wheel shaft (castellated) nut 217 294.2 30.0
Spring plate bolt 80 108.5 11.0
Drive shaft/flange screw 25 33.8 3.5
Control arm fitted bolt 87 118.0 12.0
Cover/spring plate bushing bolt 25 33.8 3.5
Transmission carrier to frame bolt 166 225.1 23.0
Front mounting/ frame/ sub frame nut 25 33.8 3.5
Engine carrier nut 18 24.4 2.5
Shock absorber to control arm nut 50 67.8 7.0
Shock absorber to frame nut 50 67.8 7.0
Bearing cover to wheel bearing bolt 43 58.3 6.0
* Tighten to 22.0 mkg ( 216.9 Nm)(160 ft. lb.), loosen, and tighten finally to 22.0 mkg ( 216.9 Nm)(160 ft. lb.)

Front Axle

Torque Wrench settings LB FT Nm mkg
Front Axle to frame bolt 36 48.8 5.0
Shock absorber to side plate nut 14 19.0 2.0
Shock absorber to Lower torsion arm nut 22 - 25  29.8 - 33.8 3.0 - 3.5
Steering Ball joints nut (M12) 36 - 50 48.8 - 67.8 5.0 - 7.0
Steering Ball joints nut (M10) 29 - 36 39.3 - 48.8 4.0 - 5.0
Wheel bearing clamp nut (prior to adjusting axial play) 7 - 9.5 MAX

(While turning wheel)

9.5 - 12.9 MAX

(While turning wheel)

1.0 - 1.3 MAX

(While turning wheel)

Tie rods  (slotted) nut 22 29.8 3.0
Steering damper to tie rod nut 18 24.4 2.5
Steering damper to axle tube bolt 29 - 32 39.3 - 43.4 4.0 - 4.5
Setscrew for torsion bar 29 - 36 39.3 - 48.8 4.0 - 5.0
Locknut for setscrew 29 - 36 39.3 - 48.8 4.0 - 5.0
Brake Caliper to steering knuckle  bolt 29 39.3 4.0
Body mounting on front axle beam bolt 11 - 14 14.9 - 19.0 1.5 - 2.0
Steering column on worm spindle bolt 14 - 18 19.0 - 24.4 2.0 - 2.5
Steering column tube on dashboard bolt 3.6 - 7 4.9 - 9.5 0.5 - 1.0
Brake hose in brake wheel cylinder 11 - 14 14.9 - 19.0 1.5 - 2.0
Steering gearbox cover bolt 14 - 18 19.0 - 24.4 2.0 - 2.5
Steering gearbox worm adjuster nut 36 - 43 48.8 - 58.3 5.0 - 6.0
Roller shaft adjusting screw locknut 18 24.4 2.5
Tie rod end retaining clamp nut 11 14.9 1.5
Steering wheel to column nut 36 48.8 5.0
Steering gearbox on axle beam bolt 18 - 22 24.4 - 29.8 2.5 - 3.0
Drop arm to roller shaft clamp bolt 50 67.8 7.0

Front Strut Suspension

Torque Wrench settings LB FT Nm mkg
Track control arm to frame head nut 29 39.3 4.0
Track control arm to ball joint nut 29 39.3 4.0
Ball joint stud in steering knuckle (1974) 25 33.8 3.5
Stabilizer to track control arm nut 22

(turn onto cotter pin hole)

29.8

(turn onto cotter pin hole)

3.0

(turn onto cotter pin hole)

Stabilizer clamp to frame head bolt (1971-1973) 14 19.0 2.0
Stabilizer clamp to frame head bolt (1974) 29 39.3 4.0
Strut mounting to shock absorber (1971-1973) nut 50 - 61 67.8 - 82.7 7.0 - 8.5
Strut mounting to shock absorber (1974) nut 43 58.3 6.0
Steering knuckle axle ball joint to strut bolt 29 39.3 4.0
Steering knuckle to strut (1974) bolt 61 82.7 8.5
Strut to Body nut 14 19.0 2.0
Backing plate to steering knuckle bolt 36 48.8 5.0
Wheel bearing nut 7 (9 MAX)

(while turning wheel)

9.5 (12.2 Max)

(while turning wheel)

1.0 (1.3 MAX)

(while turning wheel)

Clamp nut screw 7 -9 9.5 - 12.2 1.0 - 1.3
Idler arm bracket to body bolt 22 29.8 3.0
Idler arm to bracket nut 29 39.3 4.0
Adjusting bolt in idler arm bracket nut 14 19.0 2.0
Center tie rod to drop arm and idler arm nut 22

(turn onto cotter pin hole)

29.8

(turn onto cotter pin hole)

3.0

(turn onto cotter pin hole)

Side tie rods to center tie rod and steering knuckle nut 22

(turn onto cotter pin hole)

29.8

(turn onto cotter pin hole)

3.0

(turn onto cotter pin hole)

Clamps on tie rods nut 11 14.9 1.5
Locknut on tie rod 18 24.4 2.5
Steering damper to frame head bolt 43 58.3 6.0
Steering damper to drop arm bolt 29 - 32 39.3 - 43.4 4.0 - 4.5
Steering gearbox to body bolt 29 39.3 4.0
Tie rod end (M12 Castellated ) nut 22 29.8 3.0
Tie rod end (M10 Castellated ) nut 18 24.4 2.5
Drop arm on roller shaft nut 72

(peen after torquing)

97.6

(peen after torquing)

10.0

(peen after torquing)

Universal joint shaft to worm spindle and steering column bolt and nut 18 24.4 2.5
Cover on steering gearbox bolt 14 - 18 19.0 - 24.4 2.0 - 2.5
Roller shaft adjusting screw locknut 18 24.4 2.5
Worm adjuster locknut 47 63.7 6.5
Column tube to instrument panel bolt 11 14.9 1.5
Column switch to column tube bolt 4 - 7 5.4 - 9.5 0.5 - 1.0
Tie rod inner end to steering rack bolt 40 54.2 5.5
Tie rod mounting bracket to steering rack nut and bolt 14 19.0 2.0
Rack and pinion steering to steering mounting brackets nut and bolt 18 24.4 2.5
Rack and pinion steering mounting brackets to side members bolt 32 43.4 4.5

Automatic Transmission

Torque Wrench settings LB FT Nm mkg
Automatic Stick Shift Clutch housing switch 18 24.4 2.5
Transmission case selector switch 18 24.4 2.5
Gearshift housing neutral safety switch 18 24.4 2.5
Torque converter to drive plate screw 18 24.4 2.5
Lock plate to retaining ring screw 7 9.5 1.0
Gears to transmission nut 160  216.9 22.0
Lock plate to adjusting ring screw 7 9.5 1.0
Gear carrier to transmission case nut 11 14.9 1.5
Torque converter housing to transmission case nut 14 19.0 2.0
Cover to transmission case screw 7 9.5 1.0
Bonded rubber mounting to converter housing nut 14 19.0 2.0
Transmission mounting to bonded rubber mounting nut 14 19.0 2.0
Selector shaft to fork bolt 18 24.4 2.5
Bearing lock bolt 7 9.5 1.0
Pinion nut 145 196.6 20.0
Ring gear bolt 32 43.4 4.5
Gearshift housing to bonded rubber mounting nut 25 33.8 3.5
One-way clutch support tube to converter screw 11 14.9 1.5
Clutch to clutch carrier plate 11 14.9 1.5
Oil feed line to transmission union 25 33.8 3.5
Oil return line to transmission union 25 33.8 3.5
Oil suction line to tank union 25 33.8 3.5
Clamp blot to clutch lever bolt 22 29.8 3.0
Joint to Flange screw 25 33.8 3.5

 

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