HOW TIGHT? CASTLE NUT | BALL JOINT | KNUCKLE

[BTR]

Regarding the castle nut that's used to hold the knuckle to the lower ball joint, how tight should I tighten the castle nut? Thanks.

 

[SupaSwope]

83-113 pounds foot

 

[swshawaii]

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IMPORTANT: CONTINUE TO TIGHTEN THE SLOTTED NUT TO THE NEXT AVAILABLE SLOT. NEVER BACK OFF THE SLOTTED NUT TO ACHIEVE THE ALIGNMENT WITH THE HOLE IN THE STUD. BACKING OFF THE NUT WILL LEAD TO IMPROPER TORQUING AND CAN CAUSE LOOSENESS THAT WILL RESEMBLE A DEFECTIVE BALL JOINT AND/OR CAN CAUSE STUD BREAKAGE OVER TIME.

http://www.moogparts.com/pdf/did-you-know/english/DYK11_101_En.pdf