Idler arm nut torque?

[401 Pacer]

I need to change the idler arm bushing on my '75 Matador coupe and was wondering if anyone knows the torque on the nut (the large nut, not the mounting bolt nuts).

Not sure if there's a stepped shoulder or not, but if there isn't then this info is truly necessary. Thanks in advance!

[tarior]

As tight as you can get it with an 18" breaker bar. :mrgreen:

[AMX69PHATTY]

'69 TSM says 55 ft lbs for Idler Arm Nut, 115 ft lbs for Pitman Arm Nut.

[401 Pacer]

Thanks fellers....was about to do what a buddy of mine (A&P mechanic) does to airplane propellers....tighten it until it strips, back it off half a turn, and then stuff a cotter pin thru it! 8) :t: