ALL Corvette Tips and Tricks - Brakes, Steering & Suspension - 1965-1982 Torque Specs
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| WHEELS | ||
| Rally Wheels (Steel) | 75 | ¾ |
| Optional Wheels (aluminum) | 80* | ¾ (retorque @ 100 ml.) |
| BRAKES | ||
| Caliper Mounting Bolts, front | 70 | 5/8 |
| Caliper Mounting Bolts, rear | 70 | 5/8 |
| Caliper Housing Bolts, front | 130 | 13/16 |
| Caliper Housing Bolts, rear | 60 | 5/8 |
| REAR SUSPENSION | ||
| T-Arm Front (toe-in shims) | 50+* | 5/8 & 11/16 nut |
| Spring Retainer (to rear end)(Steel Spring) | 70 | 13/16 bolt (de-arch spring) |
| U-Joint (inner) U-bolts | 15 | 9/16 nut |
| caps | 30 | 9/16 bolt |
| U-Joint (outer) flange bolts | 75 | 5/8 (use locks) |
| Strut Rod (inner) camber bolt | 70* | ¾ nut |
| Strut Rod (outer) shock mount | 75+* | 15/16 nut |
| Shock Absorber (upper) bolt | 60 | 5/8 & 11/16 nut |
| Shock Absorber (lower) nut | 40 | ¾ |
| Bearing Housing to T-Arm | 30 | 9/16 nut |
| Spindle Nut | 100+ | 1 1/16 |
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