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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 11:03 AM
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Cross member torque spec

I am experience the creaking issue others have mentioned. It comes from the middle of the truck, so I'd like to check the torque of the frame cross member, but I don't know what the spec is. My repairs books don't give it. Does anyone know what the cross member bolts should be torqued to?
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 12:08 PM
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nut, crossmember no.1 =139-141 lb ft

bolt crossmember no. 4 =25-34 lb ft

nut crossmembers no. 2,3,4,6 and 7 (where required) =44-70 lb ft

these are from ford service manual.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 12:49 PM
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Can you explain the numbering? Does that mean there is a different torque level for some bolts of the same crossmember?
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 01:05 PM
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no drawing to explain where number 1 is, find the one with only bolts as close to the front of the vehicle as you can and then count back to 6 or 7 crossmembers.

follow what i wrote.

no. 4 has both bolts and nuts.

i am not getting under my truck in the snow so i hope i have given you enough info.
 
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