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Hello, i have just replaced the tie rods on my 72 and the book said 14 foot pounds on the sleeve for the inner and outer tie rods but the sleeve does not come together all the way. Then i looked at another book and it said to tighten it till the sleeve comes together with no space in between it. This way it is probably 40 foot pounds. Which one is correct? Thanks in advance. Eric
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Re: Tie rod sleeve torque specs
I just tighten until the sleeve doesn't turn on one end and then give it a half crank more and give it the same number on the other clamp. Never had one move yet. -
Re: Tie rod sleeve torque specs
I just tighten until the sleeve doesn't turn on one end and then give it a half crank more and give it the same number on the other clamp. Never had one move yet.Comment
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Re: Tie rod sleeve torque specs
I believe those are 5/16-18 cap screws and nuts, so 15 lb-ft is a typical spec for a grade 5. You didn't mention what "book" you are looking at. In general the GM shop manuals are pretty accurate, but they are not error free.
The primary purpose of the clamp is to keep the sleeve from turning, so the 14 foot pounds is probably adequate, but most probably just tighten them and then try to twist the sleeve to be sure they are secured.
DukeComment
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Re: Tie rod sleeve torque specs
I believe those are 5/16-18 cap screws and nuts, so 15 lb-ft is a typical spec for a grade 5. You didn't mention what "book" you are looking at. In general the GM shop manuals are pretty accurate, but they are not error free.
The primary purpose of the clamp is to keep the sleeve from turning, so the 14 foot pounds is probably adequate, but most probably just tighten them and then try to twist the sleeve to be sure they are secured.
DukeComment
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Re: Tie rod sleeve torque specs
The book that says to tighten 14 foot ponds is the hayes auto manual for c3 corvette. The other was a paper that came with the tie rods that said to make sure the tie rod clamp is touching ( it has a picture )thats about 40 foot pounds.Comment
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Re: Tie rod sleeve torque specs
The book that says to tighten 14 foot ponds is the hayes auto manual for c3 corvette. The other was a paper that came with the tie rods that said to make sure the tie rod clamp is touching ( it has a picture )thats about 40 foot pounds.Comment
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You need to...
buy the 1972 Chassis Service Manual, and AIM. If you want to get into overhauling components also buy the Chassis Overhaul Manual. A body manual is nice to have too. I think all of these are available from the NCRS Store.
You can't beat the GM manuals for completeness and accuracy. They will pay foir themselves many times over.
DukeComment
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You need to...
buy the 1972 Chassis Service Manual, and AIM. If you want to get into overhauling components also buy the Chassis Overhaul Manual. A body manual is nice to have too. I think all of these are available from the NCRS Store.
You can't beat the GM manuals for completeness and accuracy. They will pay foir themselves many times over.
DukeComment
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Re: Tie rod sleeve torque specs
The instructions must have been written by "Bubba" - tie rod clamp nut torque is 10-15 ft-lbs. The slot in the sleeve will NEVER close up - it's designed to stay open. 40 ft-lb. is likely to break those 5/16"-18 bolts.Comment
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Re: Tie rod sleeve torque specs
The instructions must have been written by "Bubba" - tie rod clamp nut torque is 10-15 ft-lbs. The slot in the sleeve will NEVER close up - it's designed to stay open. 40 ft-lb. is likely to break those 5/16"-18 bolts.Comment
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Re: Tie rod sleeve torque specs
John-----
Yes, if one is able to close the slot in the tie rod sleeve ends with the tie rod ends installed in the sleeves, then one has just defied the basic principle of physics that solids are incompressible. It's a VERY tough feat to accomplish.In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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Re: Tie rod sleeve torque specs
John-----
Yes, if one is able to close the slot in the tie rod sleeve ends with the tie rod ends installed in the sleeves, then one has just defied the basic principle of physics that solids are incompressible. It's a VERY tough feat to accomplish.In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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