OK...For a while now I have been planning on creating a list of torque specs for our Fieros that could be posted in the Faqs section. I have the list but would like some feedback to make sure that my list is accurate- Also, I may add to it; This lists the suspension, brake system and clutch torque specs- these are the ones we use a lot in regular maintenance- Obviously, most people take their trans or engine to a shop where the SHOP deals with those specific torque values...



Please look the list over and suggest any changes to me...once it is solid, I will ask Cliff to transfer the list to the Faqs section.

1988 REAR SUSPENSION & CRADLE

Front Cradle bolt/nut = 66 Lb/ft

Rear cradle Bolts = 76 lb/ft

Trailing arm forward = 37 lb/ft

Trailing arm rear bolt = 44 lb/ft + 90*

Lat' arms spindle bolt = 37 lb/ft + 90*

Lat' arm to frame bolt = 41 lb/ft

Strut to Spindle bolts = 140 lb/ft

Strut bracket-tower = 18 lb/ft

Strut top to bracket = 65 lb/ft

Additional; The 3 hub mounting bolts are supposed to be 62 lb/ft and the Axle nut is supposed to be 200 lb/ft (Only use NEW nuts!)

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1988 FRONT SUSPENSION

Upper control arm shaft to crossmember bolt = 52 lb/ft + 90*

Lower control arm to crossmember nut = 37 lb/ft + 270*

Upper Ball joint to Knuckle nut = 30-40 lb/ft (1/6 turn to align cotter pin>>Not to exceed 55 lb/ft)

Lower Ball joint to Knuckle nut = 26 lb/ft + 180* (Max 1/6 turn to align cotter pin)

Steering gear to crossmember Bolt = 20 lb/ft

Tie Rod at knuckle nut = 15 lb/ft + 180* (Max 1/6 turn to align cotter pin)

Hub/Bearing to Knuckle bolt = 62 lb/ft <<<<Factory book is WRONG!!!! (This is right)>>>>>

Upper shock nut = 8 lb/ft

Lower shock to arm bolt = 20 lb/ft

Stabilizer bar to frame bolts = 20 lb/ft

Stabilizer bar link bolt NUT = 12 lb/ft

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1988 BRAKE SYSTEM

Calipers mounting bolts = 74 lb/ft

Caliper bridge bolts = 74 lb/ft

Brake hose to caliper = 19 lb/ft (Book says 33- maybe dry but brake fluid is usually on threads)

Caliper bleeder valve = 116 lb/INCH (9.6 lb/ft)

Master Cylinder to booster nuts = 20 lb/ft

Parking brake lever to caliper nut = 35 lb/ft

Splash shield bolts = 107 lb/INCH (8.9 lb/ft)

Lines to Master Cylinder = 15 lb/ft

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ENGINE MOUNTS & CLUTCH

Engine mount nuts = 41 lb/ft

Torque strut nuts/bolts = 42 lb/ft

Trans mount to bracket nuts = 41 lb/ft (1984-85) /// 35 lb/ft (1986-88)

Forward trans mount to frame nuts = 35 lb/ft

Rear trans mount to frame nuts = 18 lb/ft

Transmission to engine bolts = 55 lb/ft

Flywheel to crankshaft bolts = 50 lb/ft

Clutch cover to flywheel bolts = 15 lb/ft

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1984-87 REAR SUSPENSION

Lower arm to subframe nuts = 66 lb/ft

Ball joint to arm castellated nut =

Ball Joint Clamping bolt nut = 30-36 lb/ft

Ball joint to arm nuts = 13 lb/ft

Strut to spindle nuts = 140 lb/ft

Strut top nut = 65 lb/ft

Strut top hat nuts = 18 lb/ft

Tie Rod to Knuckle nut = 30-39 lb/ft


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1984-87 FRONT SUSPENSION & CROSSMEMBER

Upper control arm to crossmember nut = 66 lb/ft

Lower control arm to crossmember bolt = 52 lb/ft

Upper ball joint to knuckle nut = 35 lb/ft (1/6 turn to align cotter pin)
Upper ball joint to arm nut = 28 lb/ft

Lower ball joint to knuckle nut = 55 lb/ft (1/6 turn to align cotter pin)

Steering rack to frame bolts = 22 lb/ft

Tie rod to knuckle nut = 29 lb/ft (1/6 turn to align cotter pin)

Crossmember to frame rail bolt = 52 lb/ft (States in 1985 Pontiac manual; Replace and lubricate)

Crossmember Bracket to frame rail = 52 lb/ft (States in 1985 Pontiac manual; Replace and lubricate)

Crossmember braces to frame and rail, bolt = 20 lb/ft

Shock absorber upper mount bolts = 20 lb/ft

Shock absorber to lower arm nuts = 51 lb/ft

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1984-87 BRAKE SYSTEM


Calipers mounting bolts = 35 lb/ft

Brake hose to caliper = 19 lb/ft (Book says 33- maybe dry but brake fluid is usually on threads)

Caliper bleeder valve = 132 lb/INCH (11 lb/ft)

Master Cylinder to booster nuts = 20 lb/ft

Parking brake lever to caliper nut = 35 lb/ft

Splash shield bolts = 84 lb/INCH (7 lb/ft)

Lines to Master Cylinder = 19 lb/ft (84-85) 15 lb/ft (86-87)

[This message has been edited by cvxjet (edited 03-28-2020).]

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Red 1988 GT under restoration!

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Great job !!

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88 GT, Loaded, 5-speed.
88 GT, 5-speed. Beechwood interior, All original.

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86 GT built 2.2 ecotec turbo
rear SLA suspension
QA1 coilovers on tube arms

[This message has been edited by olejoedad (edited 01-12-2020).]