Sorry, can't find this anywhere in the search and even Project JK doesn't specify it but does anyone know how tightly to torque the turnbuckle bolts when straightening the steering wheel? I have this chart but am not sure if this in fact the Drag Link Clamp. Any ideas?


STEERING LINKAGE
DESCRIPTION N•m Ft. Lbs.
Pitman Arm Shaft 251 185
Drag Link Ball Stud to Pitman Arm 105 77
Drag Link Ball Stud to Knuckle 85 63
Drag Link Clamp 35 26
Tie Rod Ends Ball Studs 85 63
Tie Rod Ends Clamp 61 45
Steering Damper to Frame 68 50
Steering Damper Tie Rod nut 68 50
Track Bar Frame Bracket Nut 169 125
Track Bar Axle Bracket Bolt 169 125

Sorry, I can't get the chart to line up properly!

 

Maybe I misread WOL's write-up a couple years back, but I thought it originally said to 20 ft-lbs (it no longer says any value). However, when I went to do that all I did was kept bending the turnbuckle bracket ears closer together. So I stopped. I say just make it good and tight. You'll know if you've gone too far!

 

According to the service manual:
The drag link clamp, with the two bolts, = 26 ft/lbs each bolt.

(edit to correct spelling)

 

Thanks guys. Maybe I'm not understanding the write up. I loosened the clamps and try to turn it but the turnbuckle sleeve only moves 1/4 turn either way. The clamps however can swivel around the sleeve when loose. I thought the clamps were welded to the sleeve and the whole package was supposed to move together. Am I doing something wrong and/or is there something wrong with my turnbuckle??