TufTrac Suspension Gen2 I-Bolt Torque Checking

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Notice: Failure to check I-bolt torque values could result in spring breakage and abnormal tire wear.

Check the I-bolt torque of both the front and rear axles, where applicable.

  1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, shut down the engine and set the parking brake. Chock the tires.
  2. Check the I-bolt torque. See Table. for I-bolt torque specifications. Tighten in a diagonal pat-tern as shown in Fig. and See Fig.. Set a click-type torque wrench to the mid-point value for the fastener being checked. Turn the wrench in a clockwise motion (looking up) until the torque wrench clicks, then release pressure on the torque wrench, and turn the torque wrench again until it clicks. If the bolt turns on the second application, the bolt is stretching and must be replaced.

    Fig. 1, Drum Brakes Torque Pattern (looking up)

    Fig. 2, Disc Brakes Torque Pattern (looking up)

    Table 1, Axle Clamp I-Bolt Torque Values

    Axle Clamp I-Bolt Torque Values 1

    Size

    Torque: lbf·ft (N·m)

    M18–1.5

    Stage 1: Hand-tighten Stage 2: 60 (81) Stage 3: 150 (203) Stage 4: 212 to 260 (287 to 352)

    1. Tighten in a diagonal pattern as shown in Fig.

    Table 1, Axle Clamp I-Bolt Torque Values

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Parent topic: Suspension
Document Number: 0000120984
Manual Publication Date: 2025-02-11
Topic Publication Date: 2024-11-06