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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 09:04 PM
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2000 f550 steering linkage torque values needed

about to replace the tie rod ends and drag link ends and would like to know the torque specs so everything will stay together and be nice and tight, thanks!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 09:11 PM
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Tierod ends tighten pretty good then see where cotter pin lines up. tighten to get pin in.
I never have used torques in that area of a vehicle...Sorry..
 
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Old Jun 10, 2014 | 05:42 AM
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I never have used torques in that area of a vehicle...Sorry..
Yikes! That's one of the most critical areas for safety on the truck.


Sorry, tables don't copy well into forums, but here is the data from the WSM:

Torque Specifications Description Nm Lb/Ft
Adjusting Sleeve Clamp Nuts — F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550 55 41
Adjusting Sleeve Clamp Nuts — Motorhome 80 59
Damper Bracket-to-Frame Mounting Bolts 90 67
Damper Retaining Nuts — F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550 90 67
Spindle Steering Arm Nuts — Motorhome 550 404
Steering Gear Sector Shaft Arm Retaining Nut — F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550 270 200
Steering Gear Sector Shaft Arm Retaining Nut — Motorhome 350 259
Steering Sector Shaft Arm Drag Link Retaining Nut — F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550 90 67
Steering Sector Shaft Arm Drag Link-to-Steering Gear Sector Shaft Arm Retaining Nut — Motorhome 115 85
Steering Sector Shaft Arm Drag Link-to-Spindle Retaining Nut — Motorhome 175 129
Tie Rod End Retaining Nuts — Motorhome 115 85
Tie Rod End Retaining Nuts — F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550 90 67
 
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Old Jun 10, 2014 | 08:51 AM
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that helps alot, surely appreciated, Ronjon
 
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Old Aug 18, 2014 | 12:37 PM
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is the first # in foot lbs for the torque! like 90 67 would be 90 ft lbs, thanks
 
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