GT350 Torque settings

[Black Boss]

First post updated...

 

[VoodooBoss]

I found the front hub bearing torques specs in another thread. 98 ft lbs.

https://trackmustangsonline.com/threads/parts-bin-engineering-gt350-front-wheel-hubs.11428/

 

[jashton]

Bumping this since it was helpful for me. Also I figured I would add what I believe to be accurate for our cars:

-Rear knuckle to lower arm bolt 203 ft lbs or 275 nm (21mm socket)
-Rear knuckle to toe link bolt 129 ft lbs or 175 nm (18mm socket)
-Rear knuckle to upper arm bolt 76 ft lbs or 103 nm

I couldn't find this information anywhere else, so I used the GT350/GT half shaft install instructions to pull this information.

Source: https://performanceparts.ford.com/download/instructionsheets/FORDINSTSHTM-4130-M.PDF

 

[Black Boss]

I've updated the first post with a PDF file that is more extensive -- used this as the reference for the Race Car Build.

Best efforts from different sources, so no guarantee that they are all accurate

 

[VoodooBoss]

Thanks for the updates!

 

[Ryan Epperson]

Thanks for all the numbers! Your doc has helped a ton!

 

[TMSBOSS]

Try cleaning the bolt with a wire wheel and chase the internal threads with a tap. The thread sealer is very unpredictable when reassembling.

 

[iamevan]

Can anyone confirm the front caliper bleeder is 14 ft lbs and rear caliper bleeder is 10 ft lbs? Thanks!

 

[Tonymustang302]

Also, can someone confirm the rear Lower control arm to subframe bolts front and rear are around 150lbs?

 

[JAJ]

 

[Tonymustang302]

Thank you so much. The forward one is a mother effer when everythings installed. Had to use a 6ft 1/2” extension but couldnt get it to click so its somewhwre in that range

 

[Ryan Epperson]

Can anyone confirm the front caliper bleeder is 14 ft lbs and rear caliper bleeder is 10 ft lbs? Thanks!

 

[iamevan]

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Thanks! So, 14 ft lbs for the front caliper bleeders and 10 ft lbs for the rear caliper bleeders is confirmed. I confirmed the fronts/rears with someone that has a shop/repair manual.

Wonder why the torque spec is less for the rears. It's the same size bleeder.

 

[Ryan Epperson]

Thanks! So, 14 ft lbs for the front caliper bleeders and 10 ft lbs for the rear caliper bleeders is confirmed. I confirmed the fronts/rears with someone that has a shop/repair manual.

Wonder why the torque spec is less for the rears. It's the same size bleeder.

No problem! That's where my screenshot is from as well. I purchased the 2016 service info CD.

 

[iamevan]

No problem! That's where my screenshot is from as well. I purchased the 2016 service info CD.

Does it list the rear 4 piston caliper bleeder torque?

 

[Ryan Epperson]

Does it list the rear 4 piston caliper bleeder torque?

It does not. Just what was listed in that chart.

 

[Tonymustang302]

Thanks! So, 14 ft lbs for the front caliper bleeders and 10 ft lbs for the rear caliper bleeders is confirmed. I confirmed the fronts/rears with someone that has a shop/repair manual.

Wonder why the torque spec is less for the rears. It's the same size bleeder.

you’re not reading it right, its 16 nm or 168 lb/in....dont break them off

 

[Ryan Epperson]

you’re not reading it right, its 16 nm or 168 lb/in....dont break them off

holy goodness, thanks for the catch! I didn't even see that one. Think i need to adjust my eyeballs a bit there.

 

[iamevan]

you’re not reading it right, its 16 nm or 168 lb/in....dont break them off

Thanks, but I noticed. 168 Inch-Pound (in∙lb) converts to 14 Foot-Pound (ft∙lb).

 

[Ryan Epperson]

Thanks, but I noticed. 168 Inch-Pound (in∙lb) converts to 14 Foot-Pound (ft∙lb).

You're right! That seems like a lot for the bleeders. I grew up just making them hand tight. Never had one fail on me. Then again my hand tight is probably around 10-15 ft lbs.