1987 XJ Cherokee Track Bar need torque specs

[62tmar]

Good Morning,
In a couple of hours, I will be replacing the original track bar.(when part arrives).
I need the torque specs on both ends.

I have Haynes and Chilton guides, but as so many of you have stated in other posts, there are errors in each book. I would like to do it correctly.
Any help would be most appreciated.

87 XJ Cherokee Laredo (stock)I6, manual trans.

Thank you,
62tmar

 

[Tim_MN]

Late model specs, but yours should be the same or similar.

Torque specs:

Item .........................……......Torque Ft. lbs. .............. Nm

Lug nuts (1/2 X 20 w/ 60* cone) .... 85-115 .............. 115-150
All tie rod ends .....................…..... 55 ...................….. 74
Steering (both ends) ..............…..... 55 ................….... 74
Shock absorber upper nut .............. 16 ................….... 22
Shock absorber lower nuts ............. 17 ................….... 23
UCA frame end .....................…...... 66 ..............…..... 89
UCA axle end .........................….... 55 ................….... 74
LCA frame end ......................…..... 85 ...................... 115
LCA axle end .........................….... 85 ...................... 115
Track bar frame end ..............…..... 60 .................…... 81
Track bar axle end .................….... 40 ..................…... 54
Track bar bracket bolts ..........…..... 92 ...................... 125
Track bar bracket nut .............….... 74 ....................... 100
Track bar bracket support bolts ...... 31 ....................... 42
Hub bolts (3) ..13MM................…. 75 ....................... 102
Hub - axle bolt…36MM...........….. 175 ..................... 237

 

[62tmar]

Thank you TM_MN.
ft.lbs Nm
Your info:Track bar axle end .................….... 40 ..................…... 54
Track bar frame end ..............…..... 60 .................…... 81

Haynes specs: axle ........................................ 74 ft.lbs. or 100Nm
frame:..................................... 62 ft.lbs. or 83Nm

Chilton specs: axle ..........................................55 ft.lbs. or 75Nm
frame: .....................................35 ft.lbs. or 47Nm

This is the problem. Any more guidance would be helpful
Thank you,
62tmar

 

[Tim_MN]

My specs are from the Factory Service Manual. It not like they are bearings or anything highly torque critical, apply some thread lock and snug them down.

 

[62tmar]

Tim_MN
Thank you again.
62tmar
Twin Cities

 

[sharq]

quarter turn before it breaks.

 

[MJmk]

Don't forget to torque the track bar bracket to frame nuts and bolts. It can be a source of popping noises while turning!

 

[veedubshafer]

Impact.

 

[62tmar]

Thanks all,
Job done.
62tmar