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Old Sep 18, 2021 | 11:59 PM
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Been looking around for torque valye for the nuts that hold steering arm to the knuckle. Dana 44. Thanks.


 
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Thank you, but I don't see steering arm listed on there, unless they are calling it something different.
 
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Maybe spindle connecting rod studs ? There are only two charts in that section of the 1978 F-series shop service manual. Here's the other but it says F-600 etc.



 
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That makes sense. Thanks for your help.
 
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a quick google search seems like it's in the 80-100ft lb range

https://www.google.com/search?q=d44+...4dUDCA0&uact=5
 
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Are they like 1/2" diameter course threaded studs?
 
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Are they like 1/2" diameter course threaded studs?
Yeah. All cinched up and axle back under frame.
 
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