Published 2007 Updated 2015
311 Suspension Tech Section-Front End Torque Specs
Here are the torque specifications for the front ends of the Datsun Roadsters from the Clymer Manual (converted from metric using 7.233 ft-lbs per kg-m):
Upper ball joint to wheel spindle
32-40 ft-lbs
Lower ball joint to wheel spindle
69-90 ft-lbs
Upper & lower ball joint to control arm
16-17 ft-lbs
Disk dust shield through caliper mount
25-30 ft-lbs
Caliper to caliper mount
62-86 ft-lbs
Lug nuts
58-65 ft-lbs
Spring plate nut*
25-30 ft-lbs
Upper arm spindle to cross member*
35-42 ft-lbs
Lower link spindle bolt*
25-30 ft-lbs
Nut upper ball stud with knuckle spindle*
43-51 ft-lbs
Nut lower ball stud with knuckle spindle*
80-90 -ft-lbs
Spindle nut (not torque spec available)
tighten until snug then back off 1/8 turn or until cotter pin fits.
I usually just snug it up and back off until you can put the cotter pin in place