Ford Powerstroke 99-03 7.3L Discussion of 99-03 7.3 Liter Ford Powerstroke Turbo Diesels

torque of the tie rod ends

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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 06:10 PM
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Default torque of the tie rod ends

I'm replacing the entire steering linkage, ie... tie rods, drag links on my 2001 Ford Excursion 7.3 diesel. What is the torque I tighten everything?
 
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 06:32 PM
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tight, and a little tighter if a cotter pin hole doesn't line up. never loosen to get the hole to line up.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 11:18 PM
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70 ft lbs, the tighten to line up.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 05:43 AM
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Thanks guys,,,,,, Thats what these site are all about...... Help when needed.
 
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