FYI: Torque Specs for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL Steering Related Components

[jeremyjeep]

Torque Specs for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL Steering Related Components

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[dperk789]

Torque Specs for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL Steering Related Components

Thx good info!

 

[XTrooper]

Thank you, Jeremy!

 

[HoundDude]

thanks for this

 

[DIRKS]

Jeremy is the mvp for steering related JL concerns/issues. It’s a new model year and there are bound to be bugs and quirks. Jeremy has done a stellar job of helping the community stay educated while Jeep is struggling to figure this out. Hopefully this gets ironed out soon!

 

[DanW]

What does 115 degrees mean on the track bar bolt?

 

[vavaroutsos]

What does 115 degrees mean on the track bar bolt?

Turn the nut that much more after reaching specified torque.

 

[DanW]

Turn the nut that much more after reaching specified torque.

That makes perfect sense. Thank you!

 

[mskillen]

When you have a torque value that says 108 ft/lbs +50 Degrees Torque to 108 then the 50 degrees is beyond that using a Torque setting angle gauge.
You can get them on Amazon, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G7ZHJN5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I never owned one before.
All the torque tables for the JKs and the TJ I owned were just torque numbers like lower control arms at 125 ft/lbs etc.
So the JL adds a stretch to the bolts using this tool after your initial torque.

 

[DanW]

When you have a torque value that says 108 ft/lbs +50 Degrees Torque to 108 then the 50 degrees is beyond that using a Torque setting angle gauge.
You can get them on Amazon, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G7ZHJN5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I never owned one before.
All the torque tables for the JKs and the TJ I owned were just torque numbers like lower control arms at 125 ft/lbs etc.
So the JL adds a stretch to the bolts using this tool after your initial torque.

The angle isn't hard to eyeball. The torque wrenches are up to 4% off, so eyeballing it is close enough.

 

[RedRockRubicon]

How can I check that the bolts are properly torqued after the install, like routine maintenance? 125 ft-lbs?

 

[mreloc]

This is an awesome resource and should be a sticky! Now... If I could easily identify which bolt is which I’d be golden!

 

[Tumbleweed]

This is an awesome resource and should be a sticky! Now... If I could easily identify which bolt is which I’d be golden!

Hope this helps a little

Not a JL but same idea

 

[RagTopDeluxe]

The sway bar links were too loose on my JL. Tightening those helped the steering.

 

[RedRockRubicon]

The sway bar links were too loose on my JL. Tightening those helped the steering.

I have found loose bolts on all of my new JL's. Its highly recommended spending a few minutes with a torque wrench, especially on the critical suspension and steering components. Although not as critical some of the bolts holding the skid plates on were loose too.

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