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1.B - Engines

2.5L (151 CID) four-cylinder engine
4.2L (258 CID) six-cylinder engine
6.0L (360 CID) eight-cylinder engine

1.C - Cooling system

1.D - Batteries

Transmissions

T4 manual transmission
T5 manual transmission

Dana 300 transfer case

Suspension and wheels

Steering linkage

2.5L (151 CID) four-cylinder engine torque specifications

Use these factory torque specifications when rebuilding or servicing the 2.5L (151 CID) four-cylinder engine used in Jeep CJ-5, CJ-7, and CJ-8 Scrambler models. The table covers the cylinder head, bottom end, intake and exhaust, lubrication, cooling, ignition, and flywheel fasteners, with values in foot-pounds (ft-lbs), inch-pounds (in-lb) where noted, and newton-meters (N·m). Use the service set-to torque when assembling components, and the in-use recheck range when checking a fastener that is already tightened. All values assume clean, dry threads unless noted, and come from the factory Jeep technical service manual.

	USA (ft-lbs unless noted)		Metric (N·m)
	Set-to	In-use recheck	Set-to	In-use recheck
Cylinder head and valvetrain
Cylinder head-to-block bolt	92	81-103	125	110-140
Rocker arm capscrew	20	17-23	27	24-30
Rocker arm cover bolt	7	4-10	10	7-13
Push rod cover-to-block bolt	80 in-lb	77-83 in-lb	9	6-12
Bottom end and timing cover
Main bearing-to-block bolt	65	62-68	88	85-91
Connecting rod nut	30	27-33	40	37-43
Damper pulley hub bolt	160	157-163	220	217-223
Pulley-to-crankshaft hub bolts	25	22-28	34	31-37
Camshaft thrust plate-to-block bolt	80 in-lb	77-83 in-lb	9	6-12
Timing cover bolt	45 in-lb	42-48 in-lb	5	2-8
Timing cover-to-block bolt	80 in-lb	77-83 in-lb	9	6-12
Intake, fuel, and exhaust
Intake manifold-to-cylinder head bolt	37	34-40	50	47-53
Adapter-to-intake manifold bolt (carb spacer)	13	10-16	17	14-20
Carburetor-to-manifold nut	13	10-16	17	14-20
Fuel pump-to-block bolt	15	12-18	20	17-23
Exhaust manifold-to-cylinder head bolt	37	36-42	50	47-53
Exhaust pipe-to-manifold nut/bolt	35	30-40	47	41-50
EGR valve-to-manifold bolt	150 in-lb	147-153 in-lb	12	9-15
Air injector manifold tube fittings	28	25-31	38	35-41
Lubrication
Oil filter	12	9-15	17	14-20
Oil filter-to-block connector	35	32-38	47	44-50
Oil pan drain plug	25	23-28	34	31-37
Oil pan front, side, and rear bolts	45 in-lb	43-48 in-lb	5	2-8
Oil pump cover bolt*	9	6-12	17	14-20
Oil pump-to-block bolt	18	15-21	25	22-28
Oil pump-to-drive shaft plate bolt	10	7-13	14	11-17
Oil screen support nut	28	25-31	38	35-41
Cooling
Water pump-to-block bolt	17	14-20	23	20-26
Fan and pulley-to-water pump bolt	18	15-21	24	21-27
Thermostat housing bolt	22	19-25	30	27-33
Thermostat housing cover bolt	17	14-20	23	20-26
Radiator hoses, all clamps	25 in-lb	22-28 in-lb	3	1-6
Ignition and starting
Distributor clamp pivot-to-block bolt	12	9-15	17	14-21
Distributor retaining clamp bolt	9	6-12	12	9-15
Starter motor-to-block bolt	17	14-20	24	21-27
Flywheel, clutch, and converter
Flywheel-to-crankshaft bolt	68	65-71	93	90-96
Flywheel housing-to-engine bolts	54	51-57	73	70-76
Pressure plate-to-flywheel bolts	18	15-22	25	20-30
Drive plate ring gear assembly-to-crankshaft bolt	45	42-48	60	57-63
Converter-to-drive plate	40	35-40	54	51-57

All torque values are in foot-pounds and newton-meters with dry fits unless otherwise specified. Values marked in-lb are inch-pounds.

* Possible misprint in the factory manual. The listed 9 ft-lbs (6-12 recheck) converts to about 12 N·m (8-16), but the manual lists 17 N·m (14-20), which converts to about 13 ft-lbs (10-15). Values are shown as printed. Confirm before use.

4.2L (258 CID) six-cylinder engine torque specifications

Use these factory torque specifications when rebuilding or servicing the AMC 4.2L (258 CID) inline six-cylinder engine used in Jeep CJ-5, CJ-7, and CJ-8 Scrambler models. The table covers the cylinder head, bottom end, lubrication, intake and exhaust, emissions, cooling, accessory drive, ignition, flywheel, and engine mount fasteners, with values in foot-pounds (ft-lbs), inch-pounds (in-lb) where noted, and newton-meters (N·m). Use the service set-to torque when assembling components, and the in-use recheck range when checking a fastener that is already tightened. All values assume clean, dry threads unless noted, and come from the factory Jeep technical service manual.

Fastener	USA (ft-lbs unless noted)		Metric (N·m)
Fastener	Set-to	In-use recheck	Set-to	In-use recheck
Cylinder head and valvetrain
Cylinder head capscrews	85	80-90	115	108-122
Cylinder head cover nuts	28 in-lb	25-31 in-lb	3.2	2.8-3.5
Rocker arm assembly-to-cylinder head	19	16-26	26	22-35
Spark plug	11	7-15	15	10-20
Bottom end and timing case
Main bearing capscrews	80	75-85	108	101-115
Connecting rod bolt nuts	33	30-35	45	41-47
Camshaft sprocket screw	50	45-55	68	61-75
Vibration damper bolt (lubricated)	80	70-90	108	95-122
Crankshaft pulley-to-damper	20	15-25	27	20-34
Timing case cover-to-block screws	5	4-8	7	5-11
Timing case cover-to-block studs	16	13-19	22	18-26
Lubrication
Oil filter adapter	48	42-55	65	57-75
Oil pan drain plug	30	25-35	41	34-47
Oil pan screws, 1/4-20	7	5-9	9	7-12
Oil pan screws, 5/16-18	11	9-13	15	12-18
Oil pump cover screws	70 in-lb	60-80 in-lb	8	7-9
Oil pump attaching screws (short)	10	8-13	14	11-18
Oil pump attaching screws (long)	17	12-20	23	16-27
Intake, fuel, exhaust, and emissions
Intake manifold screws	23	18-28	31	24-38
Intake manifold coolant fittings	33	28-38	45	38-52
Intake manifold heater screws	7	5-9	9	7-12
Carburetor hold-down nuts	14	12-20	19	16-27
Fuel pump screws	16	13-19	22	18-26
Exhaust manifold bolts	23	18-28	31	24-38
Exhaust pipe-to-manifold	20	15-25	27	20-34
EGR valve	13	9-18	18	12-24
EGR valve tube nuts	30	25-35	41	34-47
Oxygen sensor	35	32-38	48	43-52
Air injection tube-to-manifold	20	15-20	27	20-27
Air pump-to-bracket	20	15-22	27	20-30
Air pump brackets-to-engine (A/C compressor or pedestals)	25	18-28	34	24-38
Air pump adjusting strap-to-pump	20	15-22	27	20-30
Cooling
Water pump bolt	13	9-18	18	12-24
Thermostat housing bolt	13	10-18	18	14-24
Fan and hub assembly bolts	18	12-25	24	16-34
Block heater nut	20 in-lb	17-25 in-lb	2	2-3
Alternator, power steering, and idler pulley
Alternator pivot bolt or nut	28	20-35	38	27-47
Alternator adjusting bolt	18	15-20	24	20-27
Alternator mounting bracket-to-engine	28	23-30	38	31-41
Alternator pivot mounting bolt-to-head	33	30-35	45	41-47
Power steering pump adapter screw	23	18-28	31	24-38
Power steering pump bracket screw	43	37-47	58	50-64
Power steering pump mounting screw	28	25-35	38	34-47
Power steering pump pressure hose nut	38	30-45	52	41-61
Power steering pump pulley nut	58	40-65	79	54-88
Idler pulley bracket-to-front cover nut	7	4-9	9	5-12
Idler pulley bearing shaft-to-bracket nut	33	28-38	45	38-52
Ignition and starting
Coil bracket-to-cylinder head	14	10-18	19	14-24
Distributor clamp bracket screw	13	10-18	18	14-24
Starter motor-to-converter housing bolt	18	13-25	24	18-34
Flywheel, clutch, and converter
Flywheel or drive plate-to-crankshaft	105	95-115	142	129-156
Clutch housing spacer-to-block screws	12	9-15	16	12-20
Clutch housing-to-block screws (top)	27	22-30	37	30-41
Clutch housing-to-block screws (bottom)	43	37-47	58	50-64
Drive plate-to-converter screw	22	20-25	30	27-34
Engine mounts and crossmembers
Front support bracket-to-block	35	25-40	47	34-54
Front support bracket-to-block (Eagle)*	45	40-50	47	34-54
Front support cushion-to-bracket	33	27-38	45	36-52
Front support cushion-to-crossmember	37	30-45	50	41-61
Front crossmember-to-sill	65	55 min.	88	75 min.
Rear support bracket-to-transmission	33	27-38	45	37-52
Rear support cushion-to-bracket	30	25-35	41	34-47
Rear support cushion-to-crossmember	18	12-25	24	16-34
Rear crossmember-to-side sill nut	30	20-35	41	27-47
Differential housing to left engine mounting bolt	40	35-50	54	47-68
Idler arm bracket-to-sill	50	35-60	68	47-81

All torque values are in foot-pounds and newton-meters with dry fits unless otherwise specified. Values marked in-lb are inch-pounds.

* Possible misprint in the factory manual. The listed 45 ft-lbs (40-50 recheck) converts to about 61 N·m (54-68), but the manual lists 47 N·m (34-54), the same metric values as the row above. Values are shown as printed. Confirm before use.

6.0L (360 CID) V8 engine torque specifications

Use these factory torque specifications when rebuilding or servicing the AMC 5.0L (304 CID) V8 engine used in Jeep CJ-5, CJ-7, and CJ-8 Scrambler models. The table covers the cylinder heads, bottom end, lubrication, intake and exhaust, emissions, cooling, accessory drive, ignition, flywheel, and engine mount fasteners, with values in foot-pounds (ft-lbs), inch-pounds (in-lb) where noted, and newton-meters (N·m). Use the service set-to torque when assembling components, and the in-use recheck range when checking a fastener that is already tightened. All values assume clean, dry threads unless noted, and come from the factory Jeep technical service manual.

	USA (ft-lbs unless noted)		Metric (N·m)
	Set-to	In-use recheck	Set-to	In-use recheck
Cylinder head and valvetrain
Cylinder head capscrews	110	100-120	149	136-163
Cylinder head cover screws	50 in-lb	42-58 in-lb	6	5-7
Rocker arm capscrew	19	16-26	26	22-35
Spark plugs	28	22-33	38	30-45
Bottom end and timing case
Main bearing capscrews	100	90-105	136	122-142
Connecting rod bolt nuts	33	30-35	45	41-47
Camshaft gear retainer screw	30	25-35	41	34-47
Vibration damper screw (lubricated)	90	80-100	122	108-136
Crankshaft pulley-to-damper	23	18-28	31	24-38
Timing case cover-to-block	25	18-33	34	24-45
Lubrication
Oil pan screws, 1/4-20	7	5-9	9	7-12
Oil pan screws, 5/16-18	11	9-13	15	12-18
Oil pump cover screws	55 in-lb	45-65 in-lb	6	5-7
Oil pressure relief valve cap	28	22-35	38	30-47
Intake, fuel, exhaust, and emissions
Intake manifold screws	43	37-47	58	50-64
Carburetor adapter-to-manifold screws (2V)	14	12-15	19	16-20
Carburetor holddown nuts	14	12-15	19	16-20
Throttle valve rod adjusting screw	40 in-lb	30-50 in-lb	5	3-6
Fuel pump screws	16	13-19	22	18-26
Exhaust manifold screws, center (2)	25	20-30	34	27-41
Exhaust manifold screws, outer (4)	15	12-18	20	16-24
Exhaust pipe-to-manifold nuts	20	15-25	27	20-34
EGR valve-to-manifold	13	9-18	18	12-24
Air injection tube-to-manifold	38	30-45	52	41-61
Air pump-to-bracket pivot screw	20	15-22	27	20-30
Air pump brackets-to-engine (A/C compressor or pedestals)	25	18-28	34	24-38
Air pump adjusting strap-to-pump	20	15-22	27	20-30
Cooling
Water pump screws	48 in-lb	40-55 in-lb	5	5-6
Thermostat housing screw	13	10-18	18	14-24
Fan and hub assembly bolts	18	12-25	24	16-34
Block heater nut, T-screw type	20 in-lb	17-25 in-lb	2	2-3
Alternator, power steering, and idler pulley
Alternator pivot bolt or nut	28	20-35	38	27-47
Alternator adjusting bolt	18	15-20	24	20-27
Alternator mounting bracket bolt-to-engine	28	23-30	38	31-41
Alternator pivot mounting bolt-to-head	33	30-35	45	41-47
Power steering pump adapter screw	23	18-28	31	24-38
Power steering pump bracket screw	43	37-47	58	50-64
Power steering pump mounting screw	28	25-35	38	34-47
Idler pulley bearing shaft-to-bracket nut	33	28-38	45	38-52
Idler pulley bracket-to-front cover nut	7	4-9	9	5-12
Ignition and starting
Distributor clamp screw*	20	18-24	18	14-24
Starter motor-to-converter/flywheel housing screws	18	13-25	24	18-34
Flywheel and converter
Flywheel or drive plate-to-crankshaft	105	95-115	142	129-156
Drive plate-to-converter screw	22	20-25	30	27-34
Engine mounts and crossmembers
Front support cushion bracket-to-block screw	35	25-40	47	34-54
Front support cushion-to-bracket-to-frame	37	30-45	50	41-61
Rear insulator bracket-to-transmission screw	33	27-38	45	37-52
Rear support insulator-to-bracket nut	48	40-55	65	54-75
Rear support cushion-to-crossmember screw nut	18	12-25	24	16-34
Rear crossmember-to-side sill nut	30	20-35	41	27-47

All torque values are in foot-pounds and newton-meters with dry fits unless otherwise specified. Values marked in-lb are inch-pounds. For any fastener not listed, refer to the standard torque specifications and capscrew markings chart in the factory manual.

* Possible misprint in the factory manual. The listed 20 ft-lbs (18-24 recheck) converts to about 27 N·m (24-33), but the manual lists 18 N·m (14-24), which converts to about 13 ft-lbs (10-18). Values are shown as printed. Confirm before use.

Cooling system torque specifications

Use these factory torque specifications when servicing the cooling system and accessory drive on Jeep CJ-5, CJ-7, and CJ-8 Scrambler models with the four-cylinder, six-cylinder, or V8 engine. The table covers the water pump, thermostat housing, fan and pulleys, alternator, power steering pump, air pump, block heater, and automatic transmission cooler fittings, with values in foot-pounds (ft-lbs), inch-pounds (in-lb) where noted, and newton-meters (N·m). Use the service set-to torque when assembling components, and the in-use recheck range when checking a fastener that is already tightened. All values assume clean, dry threads unless noted, and come from the factory Jeep technical service manual.

	USA (ft-lbs unless noted)		Metric (N·m)
	Set-to	In-use recheck	Set-to	In-use recheck
Water pump, thermostat, and timing case cover
Water pump-to-block screws (six-cylinder)	13	9-18	18	12-24
Water pump-to-block (four- and eight-cylinder)	25	18-33	34	24-45
Water pump-to-timing case cover screw (eight-cylinder)	48 in-lb	40-55 in-lb	5	5-6
Timing case cover-to-block, through water pump (eight-cylinder)	25	18-33	34	24-45
Thermostat housing (six- and eight-cylinder)	13	10-18	18	14-24
Thermostat housing (four-cylinder)	22	17-25	30	24-33
Fan and pulleys
Fan blades and pulley-to-hub screw	18	12-25	24	16-34
Accessory drive pulley screws (six-cylinder)	18	12-25	24	16-34
Crankshaft pulley-to-damper screw	23	18-28	31	24-38
Idler pulley bearing shaft-to-bracket nut	33	28-38	45	38-52
Idler pulley bracket-to-front cover nut	7	4-9	10	5-12
A/C idler pulley bracket-to-timing case cover nut	7	4-9	10	5-12
Alternator
Alternator adjusting bolt (six- and eight-cylinder)	18	15-20	24	20-27
Alternator adjusting bolt (four-cylinder)	20	15-25	27	20-34
Alternator mounting bracket-to-engine bolt	28	23-30	38	31-41
Alternator pivot bolt or nut	28	20-35	38	27-48
Alternator pivot mounting bolt (to head)	33	30-35	45	41-48
Power steering pump
Power steering pump-to-bracket (four-cylinder)	28	24-32	38	32-44
Power steering pump adapter screw	23	18-28	31	24-38
Power steering pump bracket screw	43	37-47	58	50-64
Power steering pump mounting screw	28	25-35	38	34-48
Power steering pump pressure line nut	30	30-45	41	41-61
Power steering pump pulley nut	58	40-69	79	54-94
Air pump
Air pump-to-bracket screws	20	15-22	27	20-30
Air pump bracket-to-engine screws	25	18-28	34	24-38
Air pump adjusting strap-to-pump	20	15-22	27	20-30
Block heater and transmission cooler
Cylinder block heater nut, T-bolt type	20 in-lb	17-25 in-lb	2	2-3
A/T fluid cooler pipe-to-radiator fitting	15	10-30	20	14-41

All torque values are in foot-pounds and newton-meters with dry fits unless otherwise specified. Values marked in-lb are inch-pounds.

1.D - Battery torque specifications

Use these factory torque specifications when installing or servicing the battery on Jeep CJ-5, CJ-7, and CJ-8 Scrambler models. The table covers the battery box screw, battery holddown screw, and battery cable clamp, with values in inch-pounds (in-lb) and newton-meters (N·m). Use the service set-to torque when assembling components, and the in-use recheck range when checking a fastener that is already tightened. All values assume clean, dry threads unless noted, and come from the factory Jeep technical service manual.

	USA (in-lbs)		Metric (N·m)
	Set-to	In-use recheck	Set-to	In-use recheck
Battery box screw	145	95-180	16	11-20
Battery holddown screw	75	50-95	8	6-11
Battery cable clamp	75	60-90	8	7-10

All torque values are in inch-pounds and newton-meters with dry fits unless otherwise specified.

For any fastener not listed, refer to the standard torque specifications and capscrew markings chart in the factory manual.

Dana 300 torque specifications

Use service set-to torques when assembling components. Use service in-use recheck torques when checking a pre-tightened item. Use these factory torque specifications when rebuilding or servicing the Dana 300 transfer case used in 1980-1986 Jeep CJ-5, CJ-7, and CJ-8 Scrambler models. The table lists the factory torque for each fastener, from the bottom cover and cover plate bolts to the front and rear yoke locknuts, in foot-pounds (ft-lbs) and newton-meters (N·m). Use the service set-to torque when assembling components, and the in-use recheck range when checking a fastener that is already tightened. All values assume clean, dry threads unless noted, and come from the factory Jeep technical service manual.

	USA (ft-lbs)		Metric (N·m)
	Set-to	In-use recheck	Set-to	In-use recheck
Bottom cover bolts	15	10-20	20	14-27
Cover plate bolts	35	25-40	47	34-54
Front bearing cap bolts	35	25-40	47	34-54
Front/rear yoke locknuts	120	120-150	163	163-203
Input shaft support screws	10	7-10	14	9-14
Lockplate bolt	23	20-25	31	27-34
Shift fork setscrews	14	12-18	19	16-24

All torque values are in foot-pounds and newton-meters with dry fits unless otherwise specified.

Borg-Warner T4 transmission torque specifications

Use these factory torque specifications when rebuilding or servicing the Borg-Warner T4 four-speed manual transmission used in 1982-1986 Jeep CJ-5, CJ-7, and CJ-8 Scrambler models. The table lists the factory torque for each fastener, from the backup lamp switch and fill plug to the transmission-to-clutch housing bolts, in foot-pounds (ft-lbs) and newton-meters (N·m). Use the service set-to torque when assembling components, and the in-use recheck range when checking a fastener that is already tightened. All values assume clean, dry threads unless noted, and come from the factory Jeep technical service manual.

	USA (ft-lbs)		Metric (N·m)
	Set-to	In-use recheck	Set-to	In-use recheck
Backup lamp switch	15	12-18	20	16-24
Adapter housing bolt	13	11-15	18	15-20
Fill plug	20	15-25	27	20-34
Front bearing cap bolt	13	11-15	18	15-20
Reverse lever pivot bolt	20	15-25	27	20-34
Shift control housing bolt	10	7-12	14	9-16
Transmission cover bolt	7	5-9	10	7-12
Transmission-to-clutch housing bolt	55	45-65	75	61-88*
Universal joint clamp strap bolt	14	12-18	19	16-24

All torque values are in foot-pounds and newton-meters with dry fits unless otherwise specified.

* Corrected value. The factory manual lists 61-65 N·m, which does not match the 45-65 ft-lbs range. 45-65 ft-lbs converts to 61-88 N·m.

Borg-Warner T5 transmission torque specifications

Use these factory torque specifications when rebuilding or servicing the Borg-Warner T5 five-speed manual transmission used in 1982-1986 Jeep CJ-5, CJ-7, and CJ-8 Scrambler models. The table lists the factory torque for each fastener, from the backup lamp switch and fill plug to the transmission-to-clutch housing bolts, in foot-pounds (ft-lbs) and newton-meters (N·m). Use the service set-to torque when assembling components, and the in-use recheck range when checking a fastener that is already tightened. All values assume clean, dry threads unless noted, and come from the factory Jeep technical service manual.

	USA (ft-lbs)		Metric (N·m)
	Set-to	In-use recheck	Set-to	In-use recheck
Backup lamp switch	15	12-18	20	16-24
Adapter housing bolt	13	11-15	18	15-20
Fill plug	20	15-25	27	20-34
Front bearing cap bolt	13	11-15	18	15-20
Reverse lever pivot bolt	20	15-25	27	20-34
Shift control housing bolt	10	7-12	14	9-16
Transmission cover bolt	7	5-9	10	7-12
Transmission-to-clutch housing bolt	55	45-65	75	61-88*
Universal joint clamp strap bolt	14	12-18	19	16-24

All torque values are in foot-pounds and newton-meters with dry fits unless otherwise specified.

* Corrected value. The factory manual lists 61-65 N·m, which does not match the 45-65 ft-lbs range. 45-65 ft-lbs converts to 61-88 N·m.

Suspension and wheel torque specifications

Use these factory torque specifications when servicing the shock absorbers, leaf springs, stabilizer bar, and wheels on Jeep CJ-5, CJ-7, and CJ-8 Scrambler models, along with Cherokee, Wagoneer, and J-10 and J-20 trucks. The table lists the factory torque for each fastener in foot-pounds (ft-lbs) and newton-meters (N·m). Use the service set-to torque when assembling components, and the in-use recheck range when checking a fastener that is already tightened. All values assume clean, dry threads unless noted, and come from the factory Jeep technical service manual.

	USA (ft-lbs)		Metric (N·m)
	Set-to	In-use recheck	Set-to	In-use recheck
Shock absorbers
Upper locknut (7/16-20)	35	25-40	47	34-54
Lower locknut (1/2-20)	45	35-50	61	47-68
Leaf springs
Pivot bolts (CJ)	100	80-120	136	108-163
Shackle nuts (CJ)	24	18-30	33	24-41
Shackle and pivot bolts/nuts (Cherokee, Wagoneer, truck)	100	80-120	136	108-163
U-bolt nuts (9/16-18)	100	85-105	136	115-142
U-bolt nuts (1/2-20)	55	45-65	75	61-88
Center bolts	35	25-40	47	34-54
Stabilizer bar
Mounting bracket bolts (all)	35	27-45	47	37-61
Link nuts	55	48-62	75	65-84
Wheel nuts
CJ	85	65-90	115	88-122
Cherokee, Wagoneer, J-10 truck	85	65-90	115	88-122
J-20 truck	130	110-150	176	149-203

All torque values are in foot-pounds and newton-meters with dry fits unless otherwise specified.

Steering linkage torque specifications

Use these factory torque specifications when servicing the steering linkage on Jeep CJ-5, CJ-7, and CJ-8 Scrambler models, along with Cherokee, Wagoneer, and J-10 and J-20 trucks. The table covers the connecting rod (drag link), pitman arm, steering damper, ball studs, tie rod, and wheel nuts, with values in foot-pounds (ft-lbs) and newton-meters (N·m). Use the service set-to torque when assembling components, and the in-use recheck range when checking a fastener that is already tightened. All values assume clean, dry threads unless noted, and come from the factory Jeep technical service manual.

	USA (ft-lbs)		Metric (N·m)
	Set-to	In-use recheck	Set-to	In-use recheck
Connecting rod (drag link)
Clamp bolt (CJ, Scrambler)	12	10-15	16	14-20
Clamp bolts (Cherokee, Wagoneer, truck)	30	25-35	41	34-47
End-to-tie rod nut (5/8-18)	70 minimum		95 minimum
End-to-pitman arm nut (9/16-18)	60 minimum		81 minimum
Pitman arm
Pitman arm to pitman shaft nut	185	160-210	251	217-285
Steering damper
Locknuts (Cherokee, Wagoneer, truck)	30	24-36	41	33-49
Bracket U-bolts (CJ, Scrambler)	12	8-15	16	11-20
Locknut (3/8-24, CJ, Scrambler)	22	16-28	30	22-38
Locknut (7/16-20, CJ, Scrambler)	30	24-36	41	33-49
Ball studs
Upper ball stud retaining nut	100	–	136	–
Lower ball stud jamnut	80	–	108	–
Upper ball stud split ring seat	50	–	68	–
Tie rod
Clamp bolt (5/16-24, CJ, Scrambler)	12	10-15	16	14-20
Clamp bolt (7/16-14, Cherokee, Wagoneer, truck)	30	25-35	41	34-47
Stud nuts (CJ, Scrambler)	40 minimum		54 minimum
Stud nuts (Cherokee, Wagoneer, truck)	60 minimum		81 minimum
Wheel nuts
CJ, Scrambler	75	65-90	102	88-122
Cherokee, Wagoneer, J-10 truck	75	65-80	102	88-108
J-20 truck	130	110-150	176	149-203

All torque values are in foot-pounds and newton-meters with dry fits unless otherwise specified.

Castellated nuts: tighten to the castellated nut slot only. Do not loosen a nut to obtain the desired torque.