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REAR SUSPENSION lbs.ft. kg.m.
Lower link pivot bracket 18 -23 2.48 - 3.18
HUBS
Brake disc to hub 22 - 27 3.04 - 3.73
Front hub spindle nut * 5 - 6 .69 - .83
Rear hub retaining nut ** 150 20.7
*Tighten nuts to this torque loading while rotating hub to ensure
bedding of taper rollers. Slacken nut one 'flat', then insert split pin.
** Assemble with Loctite 'AV'. A rotational free play NOT EXCEEDING
.005 in. (.127 mm.) between hub and shaft measured at the wheel stud
should be used for LEFT - HAND hubs.
BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
3/8 in. UNF female (bundy and hose connections) 8 - 10 1.10 - 1.38
3/8 in. UNF male (bundy to master cylinder,
multi-ways, etc.) 5 - 7 .69 -.96
7/16 in. UNF male 7 - 10.5 .96 - 1.45
3/8 in. bore servo bundy (5/8 in.UNF male) 14 - 21 1.93 - 2.90
Stop lamp switch 12 - 15 1.65 - 2.07
Brake hose to banjo 12 - 15 1.65 - 2.07
7/16in. UNF female (bundy to reservoir) 12 - 14 1.65 - 1.93
Torque Wrenches
Torque wrenches in daily use should be checked at intervals, not exceeding 3 months, to ensure that accuracy is
maintained.
GENERAL - NUTS AND BOLTS
1/4 in. UNF and UNC 5 - 7 .69 - .96
5/16 in. UNF and UNC 12 - 15 1.65 - 2.07
3/8 in. UNC 17 - 22 2.35 - 3.04
3/8 in. UNF 22 - 27 3.04 - 3.73
7/16 in. UNC 30 - 35 4.14 - 4.85
7/16 in. UNF 40 - 45 5.53 - 6.22
1/2 in. UNC 45 - 50 6.22 - 6.91
1/2 in. UNF 50 - 60 6.91 - 8.29
9/16 in. UNC 60 - 70 8.29 - 9.68
9/16 in, UNF 65 - 75 8.98 - 10.36
5/8 in. UNC 75 - 85 10.36 -11.75
5/8 in. UNF 100 - 110 13.82 - 15.20
Editors Notes:
[1] Page 11: Corrected .0228 to .0028. [JJ]
[2] Not in original manual. Added for clarification [JJ]