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Idler arm nut torque?
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    Idler arm nut torque?

    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!

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    As tight as you can get it with an 18" breaker bar.
    1969 Rebel 401 TH400
    1978 J10 401, QT
    1978 Wag 401 QT
    1973 Javelin AMX in pieces.

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    '69 TSM says 55 ft lbs for Idler Arm Nut, 115 ft lbs for Pitman Arm Nut.
    '69 AMX #11,856 BSO/Saddle 343-4V Auto Go-Pak A/C Leather
    http://home.fuse.net/ckthomas/AMXSIG5.jpg

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    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!

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