Below are the torque specs for 1963 - 1973 Type 3.
If you know of any prior to 1962 or 1974, please let me
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These charts are in
Foot-pounds (LB FT), Newton Meter (Nm) and Meter Kilograms (mkg)
1963 - 1973
Engine
Torque Wrench settings
LB FT
Nm
mkg
Fan and Pulley Screw
101
136.9
14
Fan Hub Screws
23
31.2
3.2
Oil pump nuts
14
19.0
2.0
Oil drain plug
33
44.7
4.5
Oil strainer cover nuts
5
6.7
0.7
Rocker shaft nuts
18
24.4
2.5
Cylinder head nuts
23
31.2
3.2
Engine carrier to crankcase nuts (M8)
28
38.0
4.0
Engine carrier to crankcase nuts (M10)
46
62.4
6.5
Flywheel Gland nut
253
343.0
35
Crankcase nuts and screws M8
14
19.0
2.0
Crankcase nuts and screws M10 or M12
25
33.8
3.5
Connecting rod nuts
24
32.5
3.3
Engine mounting to Body screws
22
29.8
3.0
Engine carrier flexible mounting nuts
18
24.4
2.5
Fan and Pulley Screw
101
136.9
14
Spark Plugs
25
33.8
3.5
Torque converter screws
14
19.0
2.0
Fuel injection
Torque Wrench settings
LB FT
Nm
mkg
Injector/Manifold bolts to cylinder head
4
5.4
0.6
Clutch
Torque Wrench settings
LB FT
Nm
mkg
Cover to flywheel screws
18
24.4
2.5
Transmission and Final Drive
Torque Wrench settings
LB FT
Nm
mkg
Oil drain and filler plugs
14
19.0
2.0
Spring plate nuts and bolts
72
97.6
10.0
Final drive cover nuts
22
29.8
3.0
Transmission carrier to frame bolts
166
225.1
23.0
Gear change cover to carrier nuts
11
14.9
1.5
Gear carrier to casing nuts
14
19.0
2.0
Pinion bearing retainer screws
36
48.8
5.0
Pinion/transmission retaining ring
108
146.4
15
Pinion shaft nut
43
58.3
6.0
Input shaft nut
43
58.3
6.0
Reverse lever guide screw
14
19.0
2.0
Selector fork screws
18
24.4
2.5
Pinion Shaft round nut (ball bearing)
87
118.0
12.0
Pinion Shaft round nut (taper roller bearing)
144
195.2
20.0
Automatic Transmission
Torque Wrench settings
LB FT
Nm
mkg
Torque converter to flex plate screws
14
19.0
2.0
Drive Shafts (swing axle and double joint axles -
IRS)
Torque Wrench settings
LB FT
Nm
mkg
Axle tube retainer nuts
14
19.0
2.0
Bearing retainer screws
43
58.3
6.0
Axle shaft nut (swing axle)
217
294.2
30
Wheel shaft nut (double joint shafts - IRS)
253
343.0
35.0
Axle tube/spring plate bolts and nuts
72
97.6
10.0
Double joint drive shaft flange screws (IRS)
25
33.8
3.5
Brakes
Torque Wrench settings
LB FT
Nm
mkg
Master Cylinder mounting bolts
18
24.4
2.5
Back plate to steering knuckle
36
48.8
5.0
Brake hose and pipe unions
11 - 15
14.9 -
1.5 - 2.0
Stop light switch
14
19.0
2.0
Wheel cylinder to back plate screws
14 - 22
19.0 - 29.8
2.0 - 3.0
Caliper to steering knuckle bolt
29
39.3
4.0
Caliper to steering knuckle bolt (1972 on)
58 - 65
78.6 -
8 - 9
Electrical System
Torque Wrench settings
LB FT
Nm
mkg
Dynamo Pulley nut (Generator)
43
58.3
6.0
Suspension, dampers & steering
Torque Wrench settings
LB FT
Nm
mkg
Wheel bolts
87 - 94
118.0 - 127.4
12 - 13
Torsion bar to arm set screw
22
29.8
3.0
Steering joints in torsion arm nuts
80
108.5
11
Steering joint to knuckle clamp bolts
40
54.2
5.5
Torsion bar to axle bolt
29
39.3
4.0
Stabilizer bar to torsion arm set screws
36
48.8
5.0
Stabilizer clamp screw
29
39.3
4.0
Stabilizer adjusting screw
7
9.5
1.0
Tie rod to drop and steering arms
22
29.8
3.0
Steering arm to knuckle
40
54.2
5.5
Damper bolts and nuts (front)
22 - 25
29.8 - 33.8
3.0 - 3.5
Steering damper to axle bolt
29 - 32
39.3 - 43.4
4.0 - 4.5
Steering damper to drop arm nut
18
24.4
2.5
Steering gear to Front axle
22 - 25
29.8 - 33.8
3.0 - 3.5
Steering wheel to column nut
36
48.8
5.0
Steering column to coupling nut
22
29.8
3.0
Coupling to worm spindle
18
24.4
2.5
Drop arm to shaft
51
69.1
7.0
Rear spring plate screws and nuts
80
108.5
11.0
Diagonal arm pivot set screw
87
118.0
12.0
Spring plate bearing cover screws
28
38.0
3.5
Damper to diagonal arm and sub frame nuts
50
67.8
7.0
Axle clamp bolts, upper and lower
22
29.8
3.0
Axle clamp bolts, center
29
39.3
4.0
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