1970 Dodge Challenger Torque Checklist Specifications

1970 Dodge Challenger Torque Specs
These numbers will work for Plymouth Cuda too. Content is from the 1970 Dodge Dart/Challenger Service Manual 81.270.0260. Page references from the Service Manual are included in each Subsystem listing unless noted otherwise.

			Torque Spec
SUBSYSTEM			Ft-lbs	In-lbs
	Front Suspension (Section 2, Page 14)
		Ball Joint – Upper	125 (min)
		Ball Joint Nut -Upper	85
		Ball Joint Nut – Lower	100
		Control Arm Pivot Shaft Nut	145
		Control Arm Rebound Bumper		200
		Crossmember [K-Member] Bolts	150
		Engine Mounting Bolts	85
		Idler Arm Bolt Nut	65
		Front Shock Absorbers – Lower	50
		Front Shock Absorbers – Upper	25
		Steering Gear Mounting Bolts	80
		Steering Knuckle Bolts – Lower	120
		Steering Knuckle Bolts – Upper	55
		Strut Nuts – Front	52
		Strut Nuts – Rear	105
		Sway Bar Frame Bracket Retainer Bolts [only reference was for Dart]		200
		Sway Bar End Link Insulator Retainer Bolt Nuts		100
		Tie Rod End Sleeve Clamp Bolt Nut		115
		Tie Rod End Stud Nuts	40
		Wheel Nuts [Lug Nuts]	65
		Bearing Nut Torque while wheel spinning (Sect 22, Page 11)		90

	Rear Axle (Section 3, Page 53)
	7-1/4″ Axle
		Differential Bearing Cap Bolts	40
		Ring Gear to Differential Case Bolts (left hand thread)	55
		Drive Pinion Flange Nut	240 (min)
		Carrier Cover Bolts	20
		Axle Shaft Retainer Nuts	35
		Propeller Shaft Bolts (Rear)	15
		Spring Clip (“U” Bolt) Nuts	40 (max)
		Wheel Stud Nuts	55
		Shock Absorber Stud Nuts (Lower)	50
		Pinion Bumper [“Snubber”] Plate Screw (from Section 16, Page 8)		150

	8-3/4″ Axle
		Differential Bearing Cap Bolts	90
		Ring Gear to Differential Case Bolts (left hand thread)	55
		Drive Pinion Flange Nut (Small Stem or Large Stem Step Pinions)	240 (min)
		Drive Pinion Flange Nut (Large Stem Tapered)	170 (min)
		Carrier to Axle Housing Bolt Nuts	45
		Axle Shaft Retainer Nuts	35
		Propeller Shaft Bolts (Rear)	15
		Spring Clip (“U” Bolt) Nuts	45
		Wheel Stud Nuts	65
		Shock Absorber Stud Nuts (Lower)	50
		Pinion Bumper [“Snubber”] Plate Screw (from Section 16, Page 8)		200

	9-3/4″ Axle
		Differential Bearing Cap Bolts	70-90
		Differential Case Half Retaining Bolts	35-45
		Ring Gear to Differential Case Bolts (left hand thread)	100-120
		Drive Pinion Flange Nut	250-270
		Carrier Cover Bolts	15-25
		Axle Shaft Retainer Nuts	30-35
		Propeller Shaft Bolts (Rear)		170-200
		Spring Clip (“U” Bolt) Nuts	45
		Wheel Stud Nuts	65
		Shock Absorber Stud Nuts (Lower)	50

	Power Brakes (Section 5, Pages 56 & 57)
		Pedal Link to Pedal Bolt	30
		Master Cylinder Mounting Nuts		100
		Power Brake Unit to Dash [Firewall] Nuts		150
		Caliper Mounting Bolts	50-80
		Caliper Assembly Bridge Bolts	70-80
		Disc Splash Shield Bolts		17
		Caliper Bleeder Screw		100
		Shoe Clips (retainers)	7-9
		Brake Tube Fitting Nuts to Proportioning Valve		90-100
		Wheel Assembly to Front Wheel Hub and Disc Assembly Nuts	55

	Clutch (Section 6, Page 11)
		Clutch Cover to Flywheel (5/16″ bolt)		200
		Clutch Cover to Flywheel (3/8″ bolt)	30
		Clutch Fork Pivot Bolts		200
		Clutch Housing to Engine Bolts (3/8″ bolt)	30
		Clutch Housing to Engine Bolts (7/16″ bolt)	50
		Clutch Housing Pan Bolts		200
		Flywheel Bolts (except 426 Hemi)	55
		Flywheel Bolts (426 Hemi)	70
		Torque Shaft Ball Stud	40
		Torque Shaft Ball Stud Nut	40
		Torque Shaft Ball Stud Bracket Bolts		200
		Transmission to Clutch Housing Bolts	50

	Cooling (Section 7, Page 12)
		Water Pump Bolts	30
		Fan Attaching Bolts	15-18
		Thermostat Housing Bolts	30
		Shroud Mounting Bolts (8-32 thread)		12
		Shroud Mounting Bolts (1/4-20 thread)		75
		Radiator Mounting Bolts		95
		Radiator Drain Cock		150
		Oil Cooler Fittings – To Radiator		110
		Oil Cooler Lines to Fittings		85
		Oil Cooler Lines to Auxiliary Cooler		85
		Oil Cooler lines to Connector		50

	Engine – 170-198-225 cu in (Section 9, Pages 102-103)
		Connecting Rod Nut	45
		Cylinder Head Bolt	65
		Main Bearing Cap Bolt	85
		Spark Plug	30
		Camshaft Lockbolt	35
		Carburetor to Manifold Nut		200
		Chain Case Cover Bolt		200
		Torque Converter Housing Bolt	30
		Converter Brace to Aluminum Housing	40
		Converter Brace to Engine Block	30
		Clutch Housing Bolt	30
		Crankshaft Rear Bearing Seal Retainer	30
		Cylinder Head Cover Bolt		40
		Distributor Clamp Bolt		200
		Engine Front Mounting to Frame Nut	85
		Engine Front Mounting to Block Nut	45
		Engine Rear Mount Bolts (7/16-14)	35
		Exhaust Manifold Nut	10
		Exhaust Pipe Flange Nut	35
		Exhaust Pipe Clamp Bolt	20
		Exhaust Pipe Support Clamp Bolt	20
		Fan Attaching Bolt [appears to apply to fan clutch too]		200
		Flywheel to Crankshaft	55
		Flex Plate to Crankshaft	55
		Flex Plate to Converter		270
		Flywheel Housing to Cylinder Block	50
		Flywheel Housing Cover	7
		Fuel Pump Attaching Bolt	30
		Alternator Bracket Bolt	30
		Alternator Mounting Bolt		200
		Alternator Adjusting Strap Bolt	15
		Alternator Adjusting Strap Mounting Bolt	30
		Intake to Exhaust Manifold Bolt		240
		Oil Pan Drain Plug	20
		Oil Pan Screws		200
		Oil Pump Cover Bolt		95
		Oil Pump Attaching Bolt		200
		Oil Filter Attaching Stud	10
		Oil Pressure Gauge Sending Unit		60
		Rocker Shaft Bracket Bolt	25
		Starter Mounting Bolt	50
		Spark Plug	30
		Temperature Gauge Sending Unit		180
		Water Pump to Housing Bolt	30

	Engine – 318 & 340 cu in (Section 9, Page 103)
		Connecting Rod Nut – Plain	45
		Cylinder Head Bolt (318 cu in)	85
		Cylinder Head Bolt (340 cu in)	95
		Main Bearing Cap	85
		Camshaft Lockbolt	35
		Camshaft Thrust Plate		210
		Chain Case Cover (Cast)	35
		Clutch Housing Bolt	30
		Clutch Housing Vent Hole		100
		Clutch Housing Pan Drain Plug	35
		Crankshaft Bolt [Vibration Damper]	135
		Cylinder Head Cover		40
		Flywheel to Crankshaft	55
		Flex Plate to Crankshaft	55
		Flex Plate to Converter		270
		Flywheel Housing to Cylinder Block	50
		Flywheel Housing Cover		100
		Intake Manifold	35
		Oil Pan Drain Plug	20
		Oil Pan Screws		200
		Oil Pump Cover Bolt		95
		Oil Pump Attaching Bolt	35
		Rocker Shaft Bracket Bolt	25
		Spark Plug	30
		Vibration Damper Pulley Bolts		200
		Water Pump	30
		Exhaust Pipe Flange Nut (318 cu in)	24
		Exhaust Pipe Flange Nut (340 cu in)	50

	Engine – 383 & 440 cu in (Section 9, Pages 103-104)
		Connecting Rod Nut – Plain	45
		Cylinder Head Bolt	70
		Main Bearing Cap	85
		Spark Plug	30
		Camshaft Lockbolt	35
		Carburetor to Manifold Nut		200
		Chain Case Cover Bolt		200
		Torque Converter Housing Bolt	30
		Clutch Housing Bolt	30
		Crankshaft Rear Bearing Seal Retainer	25
		Crankshaft Bolt [Vibration Damper]	135
		Cylinder Head Cover Stud and Nut		40
		Distributor Clamp Bolt		200
		Exhaust Manifold Nut	30
		Exhaust Pipe Flange Nut	50
		Exhaust Pipe Clamp Bolt	20
		Exhaust Pipe Support Clamp Bolt	20
		Fan Attaching Bolt [appears to apply to fan clutch too]	15-18
		Flywheel to Crankshaft	55
		Flex Plate to Crankshaft	55
		Flex Plate to Converter		270
		Fan Belt Idler Pulley Nut	45
		Fan Belt Idler Pulley Bracket Bolt	30
		Flywheel Housing to Cylinder Block	50
		Flywheel Housing Cover	7
		Fuel Pump Attaching Bolt	30
		Alternator Mounting Bolt	30
		Alternator Adjusting Strap Bolt		200
		Alternator Adjusting Strap Mounting Bolt	30
		Intake Manifold Bolt	40
		Oil Pan Drain Plug	20
		Oil Pan Screws		200
		Oil Pump Cover Bolt	10
		Oil Pump Attaching Bolt	30
		Rocker Shaft Bracket Bolt	25
		Starter Mounting Bolt	50
		Vibration Damper Pulley Bolt		200
		Valve Tappet Cover End Bolt	9
		Water Pump to Housing Bolt	30
		Water Pump Housing to Cylinder Block Bolt	30
		A/C Compressor to Engine Bolt	30

	Engine – 426 cu in Hemi (Section 9, Page 104)
		Alternator Attaching Bolt	30
		Alternator Attaching Strap Bolt		200
		Alternator Bracket Bolt	30
		Camshaft Sprocket Cap Screw	40
		Carburetor to Manifold Nut		200
		Chain Case Cover Bolt, Upper	15-18
		Chain Case Cover Bolt, Lower	15-18
		Connecting Rod Nut	75
		Crankshaft Bolt [Vibration Damper]	135
		Crankshaft Rear Bearing Seal Retainer Bolt	25
		Cylinder Head Bolt	70-75
		Cylinder Head Stud Nut	70-75
		Cylinder Head Cover		40
		Distributor Clamp Bolt		200
		Exhaust Manifold Flange Nut	24
		Fan Attaching Bolt (4)	15
		Flywheel Cap Screw	70
		Clutch Cover to Flywheel	30
		Flywheel Pan Screws		200
		Flywheel Housing to Block Bolts (3/8-16)	30
		Flywheel Housing to Block Bolts (7/16-14)	50
		Fuel Pump Attaching Bolt	30
		Intake Manifold [torque depends on bolt location – see Fig 8 on 9-71]		48 or 72
		Main Bearing Cap	100
		Main Bearing Cap Tie Bolt	45
		Oil Pan Screws		200
		Oil Pan Drain Plug	20
		Oil Pump Attaching Bolt	30
		Oil Pump Cover Bolt	10
		Rocker Shaft Bracket Bolt	30
		Spark Plug	30
		Starter Mounting Bolt	50
		Torque Converter to Flex Plate	65
		Water Pump to Housing Bolt	30
		Water Pump to Cylinder Block Bolt	30

	Exhaust (Section 11, Page 15)
		Exhaust Header Ball Joint Bolt (426 Hemi)	24
		Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Stud for 198 & 225 cu in	10
		Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Stud for 318, 340, 383, & 440 cu in	30
		Exhaust Manifold to Pipe Flange Ball Joint Bolt Nut	24
		Exhaust Pipe Flange Bolt Nut – Single Exhaust	35
		Exhaust Pipe Flange Bolt Nut – Dual Exhaust	50
		Exhaust Pipe “U” Bolt Nut		150
		Heat Control Valve Counter Clamp Bolt Nut		50
		Heat Tube Clamp Bolt Nut (426 Hemi)		95
		Heat Tube Screw and Stud Nut (426 Hemi)		200
		Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Screw (6 cyl only)	10
		Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Screw (318, 340 cu in)	35
		Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Screw (383, 440 cu in)	40
		Intake to Exhaust Manifold Screw (6 cyl only)		240
		Rear Muffler Support Bolt and Nut (8 cyl only)		200
		Rear Muffler Support to Underbody Bolt		200
		Support Clamp Screw		95
		Tail Pipe Support to Underbody Bolt		200
		Tail Pipe “U” Bolt Nut (426 Hemi)		95

	Rear Suspension (Section 17, Page 6)
		Rear Spring Center Bolt Nut	10
		Rear Spring Front Hangar Nut	30
		Rear Spring Pivot Bolt or Nut	125
		Rear Spring Rear Hangar Bolt	30
		Rear Spring Shackle Nut	40
		“U” Bolt Nut on 7-1/4″ Axle	40
		“U” Bolt Nut on 8-1/4″, 8-3/4″ and 9-3/4″ Axle	45
		Rear Shock Absorber Lower Stud Nut	50
		Rear Shock Absorber Upper Bolt Nut	70

	Manual Steering (Section 19, Page 44)
		Cross Shaft Adjusting Screw Lock Nut	35
		Cross Shaft Cover Bolt	25
		Gear Assembly to Frame Bolt	80
		Steering Arm Nut	175
		Steering Wheel Nut	27

	Power Steering (Section 19, Page 45)
		Gear Housing to Frame Bolt	80
		Gear Shaft Adjusting Screw Lock Nut	50
		Gear Shaft Cover Nut	20
		Pump Inlet Fitting	30
		Steering Arm Nut	120
		Steering Column Support Nut		140
		Steering Shaft Coupling Bolts		200
		Valve Body Attaching Bolts		200
		Valve Body End Plug	25
		Steering Wheel Nut	27
		High Pressure Hose Fitting – Gear End	12-14
		High Pressure Hose Fitting – Pump End	21-27
		Bracket Bolts – 0.94 pump [Saginaw – threaded shaft & nut for pulley]	30-40
		Bracket Bolts – 1.06 pump [Federal – pulley is bolted on]	18
		Flow Control Valve Plug – 0.94 pump	4
		Flow Control Valve Plug – 1.06 pump	7
		Pulley Retaining Nut (0.94 pump)	45-55
		Bracket to Block Mounting Bolts	25-35
		Clean out plug (1/8″ pipe on 1.06 pump)	7
	Note: 0.94 means 0.94 gallons per minute flow, single stage flow.
		1.06 means 1.06 gallons per minute flow at highway speed, 2 stage flow.

	Transmission Mounting for all manual & automatic (typical shown on Fig. 16 in Section 21, Page 75)
		Cross Member to Frame	30
		Rear Mount Insulator to Cross Member	50
		Extension Housing to Rear Mount Insulator	40

	Transmission A-903, A-230 3-speed (Section 21, Page 115)
		Back-up Light Switch	15
		Drive Pinion Bearing Retainer Bolts	30
		Gearshift Operating Lever Nuts	18
		Transmission to Clutch Housing [Bellhousing] Bolts	50
		Transmission Cover Retaining Bolts	12
		Transmission Drain Plug	25

	Transmission A-833, 4 speed (Section 21, Page 115)
		Back-up Light Switch	15
		Extension Housing to [Transmission] Case Bolts	50
		Gearshift Housing Bolts [gearshift to extension housing]	15
		Gearshift Operating Lever Nuts [limits gearshift travel]	18
		Reverse Detent Spring Retainer	50
		Reverse Detent Spring Retainer Plug	24
		Transmission Drain Plug	25
		Transmission to Clutch Housing [Bellhousing] Bolts	50

	Transmission Torqueflite A-904 and A-727 (Section 21, Page 115)
		Cooler Line Fitting		110
		Cooler Line Nut		85
		Converter Drain Plug		110
		Converter Drive Plate to Crankshaft Bolt	55
		Converter Drive Plate to Torque Converter Bolt		270
		Extension Housing to Transmission Case Bolt	24
		Governor Body to Support Bolt		100
		Kickdown Band Adjusting Screw Lock Nut	29
		Kickdown Lever Shaft Plug		150
		Neutral Starter Switch	24
		Oil Filler Tube Bracket Bolt		150
		Oil Pan Bolt		150
		Oil Pump Housing to Transmission Case Bolt		175
		Output Shaft Support Bolt		150
		Overrunning Clutch Cam Set Screw		40
		Pressure Test Take-Off Plug		75
		Reaction Shaft Support to Oil Pump Bolt		160
		Reverse Band Adjusting Screw Lock Nut	35
		Speedometer Drive Clamp Screw		100
		Transmission to Engine Bolt	28
		Valve Body Screw		35
		Valve Body to Transmission Case Bolt		100

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