Pitman Arm mount bolt torque specs

[Mntac]

Installing all new steering bar parts on the 66 wagon (thanks Craig!) I torqued the bolt that holds the pitman arm to the frame to 30 ft lbs which secured the shaft tube, but the Pitman arm movement is really tight. I had a second Moog Pitman arm (back up part) and clamped in the vice it also turns really stiff. I assume this is the way they are but throwing it out there for comment. Lot of torque on the power steering gear if this is the case.

 

[RemCharger]

That's an idler arm. The bolt torque should have no effect on how it turns/ moves.
Probably 40- 50 lbs

 

[Snotty]

According to my '70 Service Manual (which may be similar), the upper nut is 65 pounds, the nut to the center link is 40 pounds.

 

[Ross Wooldridge]

Make sure it's properly greased before trying to move it - and by hand it will be a bit stiff regardless.

 

[Mntac]

Got it. Thanks for the advice