Requesting torque specs please

[asimelea]

Hello I have a 1990 generation 2 4runner 4WD 3.0L standard transmission. I will be replacing the front passenger CV axle and top and bottom ball joints. I'll also be replacing both the pitman arm and idler arm. I haven't been able to locate the torque specs for the related bolts and hoping I could get some assistance here? Can anyone provide the torque specs or point me in the direction to look them up? I don't have a service manual to check them myself. I realize many people just crank down bolts until you can move them anymore, but I feel more comfortable going by the book when I can. Thanks for your help.

 

[pelantire]

Lower balljoint to lower suspension arm - 94 ftlbs

from Idler Arm Maintenance

Reinstalling the assembly is very quick. Locate the stud of the idler arm end (the castle nut end) into the steering link, then hold the idler to the frame and start the bolts through. Place the washers and nuts on the bolts and torque to 105 ft. lbs. Push the steering link up towards the idler arm and start the castle nut, and tighten until the hole for the cotter pin is properly centered in one of the cut-outs, which should be around 40 ft. lbs. Jam the cotter pin in, bend the ends around to secure the castle nut, and your idler arm rebuild is complete.

I'm not sure what other bolts you are removing, but I have the maintenance manual so reply if you need more. With bushings in general I tighten until the bushing just starts to bulge.

 

[Hyde802]

If you want to go by the book, you should probably get the book. :brick:

Even a hayes or chilton manual is a good start and I believe lists the torque specs.

 

[4RunnerNorway]

Just replying here to post new thread. Need 15 posts.