Torque Specs Type 2

 

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Torque Specifications

On Type 2

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Below are the torque specs for 1968 - 1979 Type 2.  If you know of any prior to 1967, please let me know. For 2.0 Liter engine see Torque Specs Type 4  We 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)

1968 - 1979

Engine (Single Carb 1600cc)

Torque Wrench settings LB FT Nm mkg
Connecting rod screws 24 32.5 3.3
Crankcase screws M8 (halves) 14 19.0 2.0
Crankcase screws M12 (halves) 25 33.8 3.5
Cylinder head nuts 23 31.2 3.2
Rocker shaft to Cylinder head nuts 18 24.4 2.5
Heat Exchangers on cylinder head 14 19.0 2.0
Muffler clamps 7 9.5 1.0
Intake manifold to cylinder head (M6) 14 19.0 2.0
Intake manifold to cylinder head (M8) 14 19.0 2.0
Preheating pipe flange bolts 7 9.5 1.0
Oil pump nuts 14 19.0 2.0
Oil drain plug 25 33.8 3.5
Oil strainer cover nuts 5 6.7 0.7
Oil cooler to crankcase 5 6.7 0.7
Oil filler and breather to generator stand 40 54.2 5.5
Flywheel gland nuts 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 29.8 3.0
Engine bearer to crankcase (M8) 18 24.4 2.5
Engine bearer to crankcase (M10) 29 39.3 4.0
Engine bearer to Engine bearer mounting (M10) 29 39.3 4.0
Generator Pulley 43 58.3 6.0
Special nut for Fan (M12) 43 58.3 6.0
Crankshaft Pulley bolt 32 43.4 4.5
Engine bearer mounting to Body nut 18 24.4 2.5

Engine

(Dual Carburetor and Fuel injection 1700,1800, and 2000cc)

Torque Wrench settings LB FT Nm mkg
Connecting rod screws 24 32.5 3.3
Crankcase nut M8 (halves) 14 19.0 2.0
Crankcase nut M10 (halves) 25 33.8 3.5
Cylinder head nuts 23 31.2 3.2
Rocker shaft to Cylinder head nuts 10 13.6 1.4
Heat Exchangers on cylinder head 16 21.7 2.2
Muffler to Heat Exchangers nut 14 19.0 2.0
Oil drain plug 16 21.7 2.2
Oil strainer cover nuts 5 6.7 0.7
Oil pan cover to crankcase 9 12.2 1.3
Drive plate to crankshaft screw 65 88.1 9.0
Hub to crankshaft bolt 23   3.2
Fan to hub screw 14 19.0 2.0
Oil filler and breather to generator stand 40 54.2 5.5
Extension shaft with pulley to fan bolt 14 19.0 2.0
Spark Plugs 22 29.8 3.0
Engine to Transmission nut 22 29.8 3.0
Engine bearer support  to crankcase (M8) 22 29.8 3.0
Boned rubber mounting to support / Engine bearer  nut 14 19.0 2.0
Engine bearer to Engine bearer mounting nut 14 19.0 2.0
Engine bearer mounting to Body nut 14 19.0 2.0
Oil pump to crankcase nut 14 19.0 2.0
Oil cooler to crankcase nut 5 6.7 0.7
Flywheel to crankshaft bolt 80 108.5 11.0
Clutch to Flywheel bolt 18 24.4 2.5
Torque converter to drive plate bolt 14 19.0 2.0

Front Axle

Torque Wrench settings LB FT Nm mkg
Front Axle to frame bolt 65 - 90 88.1 - 122.0 9.0 - 12.5
Upper Shock absorber mounting nut 36 48.8 5.0
Lower Shock absorber mounting nut 18 - 25 24.4 - 33.8 2.5 - 3.5
Ball joints to steering knuckle (use new nuts in place of the ones that were removed) 72 97.6 10
Clamp screw for wheel bearing clamp nut 11 - 14 MAX 14.9 - 19.0 MAX 1.5 - 2.0 MAX
Tie rods and drag link M10 (castellated) nut 18 24.4 2.5
Tie rods and drag link M12 (castellated) nut 22 29.8 3.0
Clamps for tie rods and drag link (nut/bolt) 11 14.9 1.5
Steering damper to relay lever bolt 29 - 32 39.3 - 43.4 4.0 - 4.5
Steering damper to axle tube bolt 29 - 32 39.3 - 43.4 4.0 - 4.5
Setscrew for torsion bar 29 39.3 4.0
Locknut for setscrew 29 39.3 4.0
Stabilizer bar to torsion bar nut (M8) 18 24.4 2.5
Stabilizer bar to torsion bar nut (M10) 25 - 36 33.8 - 48.8 3.5 - 5.0
Steering (up to July 1972      
Steering gear to side member bolt 25 - 36 33.8 - 48.8 3.5 - 5.0
Drop arm to shaft nut 58 - 80 78.6 - 108.5 8.0 - 11.0
Relay lever to shaft bolt 43 58.3 6.0
Steering wheel to column nut 18 - 22 24.4 - 29.8 2.5 - 3.0
Flange to steering worm nut 14 19.0 2.0
Coupling disc to flange (castellated) nut 11 14.9 1.5
Steering column to floor plate screw 3.5 4.7 0.5
Steering gear case cover bolt 18 24.4 2.5
Steering gear end cover bolt 11 14.9 1.5
Steering (from August 1973)      
Drop arm to shaft nut 101 136.9 14.0
Locknut for adjuster 36 - 43 48.8 - 58.3 5.0 - 6.0
Steering wheel to column nut (1973 and 1974 models) 18 - 22 24.4 - 29.8 2.5 - 3.0
Steering wheel to column nut (1975 and later models) 36 48.8 5.0

Transmission and Rear Axle

Torque Wrench settings LB FT Nm mkg
Gears/housing nut 160  216.9 22.0
Round nut/pinion 145 196.6 20.0
Union nut/sleeve 22 29.8 3.0
Bracket/reverse shifter shaft on gear carrier bolt 18 24.4 2.5
Support/rocket lever on gear carrier bolt 18 24.4 2.5
Selector shaft/fork bolt 18 24.4 2.5
Locking screw with dog point bolt 11 14.9 1.5
Clamp sleeve on gear carrier 32 43.4 4.5
Shift housing to gear carrier 11 14.9 1.5
Nuts for gear carrier, side cover, transmission, and clutch housing 14 19.0 2.0
Ring Gear to differential housing bolt 36 48.8 5.0
Lockplate/adjusting ring screw `7 9.5 1.0
Diagonal arm to rear wheel bearing housing bolt 94 127.4 13.0
Diagonal arm to frame bolt 58 78.6 8.0
Shock absorber to frame and rear wheel bearing housing bolt 43 58.3 6.0
Drive shaft/flange screw 25 33.8 3.5
Cover/spring plate bushing bolt 32 43.4 4.5
Backing plate to housing (M8) bolt 18 24.4 2.5
Backing plate to housing (M10) bolt 25 33.8 3.5
Rear wheel hub to rear wheel shaft (castellated) nut 253 343.0 35
Gearshift lever bracket to floor bolt 14 19.0 2.0
Transmission to transmission carrier bolt 25 33.8 3.5
Engine bearer to bearer brackets bolt 18 24.4 2.5
Clutch cable guide tube bracket to transmission case nut 14 19.0 2.0
Front transmission mount support to transmission nut 18 24.4 2.5
Engine bearer bracket to frame bolt 25 33.8 3.5
Front transmission mount support to mount support bolt 25 33.8 3.5
Clutch release bearing guide sleeve to bell housing nut 11 14.9 1.5
Pinion bearing retainer to transmission case (special) nut 22 29.8 3.0
Limiting stop on cross tube bolt 33 44.7 4.5
Relay Shaft bracket on gear carrier (special) bolt 14 19.0 2.0

Automatic Transmission

Torque Wrench settings LB FT Nm mkg
ATF pump to transmission case bolt 2.8 3.8 0.4
Transfer plate on valve body screw 2.1 2.8 0.3
Valve body to transmission case bolt 2.8 3.8 0.4
Valve body to transmission case screw 2.5 3.4 0.35
Pan to transmission case bolt 7.0 9.5 1.0
ATF strainer to valve body screw 2.1 2.8 0.3
Manual valve lever/cable lever nut 4.3 5.8 0.6
Cable lever to transmission case screw 3.5 4.7 0.5
Operating lever on transmission case threaded pin 4.3 5.8 0.6
Cable bracket on transmission case bolt 11.0 14.9 1.5
Filler tube on transmission case bolt 3.5 4.7 0.5
Plug for pressure connection/ transmission case 7.0 9.5 1.0
Vacuum unit/ transmission case 18 24.4 2.5
Lock nut for band adjusting screw 14 19.0 2.0
Air deflector on final drive housing bolt 7.0 9.5 1.0
Differential carrier on final drive housing nut 6.0 8.1 0.8
Side Cover/ final drive housing 6.0 8.1 0.8
Starter/ final drive housing nut 18 24.4 2.5
Bearing cap/ differential carrier bolt 43 58.3 6.0
Ring gear/ differential housing bolt 36 48.8 5.0
Transmission case/ final drive housing nut 14 19.0 2.0
Torque converter to drive plate bolts 18 24.4 2.5
Drive shaft/ flange screw 25 33.8 3.5
Engine/ transmission mounting nuts and bolts 22 29.8 3.0
Transmission/ transmission carrier bolt 25 33.8 3.5
Front transmission mount limiting stop to bonded rubber mounting bolt 33 44.7 4.5
Bonded rubber mounting to transmission case nut 18 24.4 2.5
Selector lever cable clamp nut 7.0 9.5 1.0

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
Push rod (locknut for clevis) 11 - 14 14.9 - 19.0 1.5 - 2.0
Master Cylinder on frame bolts (1968 - 1970) 18 24.4 2.5
Master cylinder to servo nut (1971 on) `9.4 Max 12.7 MAX 1.3 Max
Front Wheel Brakes      
Wheel cylinder and backing plate on steering knuckle bolt (1968 - 1970) 40 - 43 54.2 - 58.3 5.5 - 6.0
Caliper to steering knuckle (M12) (1971 - 1972) bolt 72 97.6 10.0
Caliper to steering knuckle (M14) (1973 on) bolt 116 157.3 16.0
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 11 - 14 Max 14.9 - 19.0 MAX 1.5 - 2.0 Max
Brake Disc to wheel hub 14 - 18 19.0 - 24.4 2.0 - 2.5
Splash shield to steering knuckle bolt 7 9.5 1.0
Brake caliper halves bolt 25 33.8 3.5
Rear Wheel Brakes      
Backing plate on bearing housing/ wheel cylinder bolt (M8) 14 - 22 19.0 - 29.8 2.0 - 3.0
Backing plate on bearing housing/ wheel cylinder bolt (M10) 22 - 29 29.8 - 39.3 3.0 - 4.0
Cover to bearing housing bolt 43 58.3 6.0
Brake drum/ rear wheel hub to shaft (castellated) nut 253 343.0 35.0
Brake drum to wheel hub bolt 7 - 13 9.5 - 17.6 1.0 - 1.8
Wheels      
Wheel to drum/disc (1968 - 1970) bolt 94 127.4 13.0
Wheel to drum/disc (1971 and later) Nut 94 127.4 13.0
Pedals      
Brake pedal on pin bolt 22 - 29 29.8 - 39.3 3.0 - 4.0
Brake pedal to pushrod bolt 14 19.0 2.0
Clutch pedal on pin nut 18 24.4 2.5
Support/ Clutch pedal on frame bolt 14 19.0 2.0
Brake servo      
Brake servo on front axle nut `9.4 Max 12.7 MAX 1.3 Max
Brake proportioning valve      
Proportioning valve on side member bolt 11 14.9 1.5
Output adaptor in regulator 14 - 16 19.0 - 21.7 2.0 - 2.2

 

 

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