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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):
| Description | Torque Spec FT-LBS |
| 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* | 30 ft-lbs then back off 1/8 turn |