1982 Chevrolet Corvette Suspension & Steering Torque Specs

OEM-referenced torque, socket, and thread specs for the 13 front and rear suspension and steering fasteners on the 1982 Chevrolet Corvette — including the Upper Control Arm Bolt (torques to 50 ft-lbs (68 Nm), 3/4" socket, 9/16"-18 UNF thread). Every value is safety-critical; verify against your service manual and use a calibrated torque wrench. Full bolt specs for the rest of the vehicle are linked below.

Control Arms & Ball Joints torque — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette

On the 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, the control arms & ball joints fasteners are: Upper Control Arm Bolt (torques to 50 ft-lbs (68 Nm), 3/4" socket, 9/16"-18 UNF thread); Lower Control Arm Bolt (torques to 65 ft-lbs (88 Nm), 3/4" socket, 9/16"-18 UNF thread). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

Struts, Shocks & Springs torque — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette

On the 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, the struts, shocks & springs fasteners are: Shock Absorber Mount (torques to 45 ft-lbs, 9/16" socket, 3/8"-24 thread); Rear Shock Lower Bolt (torques to 50 ft-lbs (68 Nm), 3/4" socket, 9/16"-18 UNF thread); Front Shock Lower Bolt (torques to 65 ft-lbs (88 Nm), 3/4" socket, 9/16"-18 UNF thread); Front Coil Spring Seat Bolt (torques to 75 ft-lbs (102 Nm), 3/4" socket, 9/16"-18 UNF thread); Rear Shock Upper Bolt (torques to 50 ft-lbs (68 Nm), 5/8" socket, 7/16"-20 UNF thread). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

Sway Bar & Stabilizer Links torque — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette

On the 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, the sway bar & stabilizer links fasteners are: Sway Bar Link (torques to 35 ft-lbs, 9/16" socket, 3/8"-24 thread). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

Steering (Tie Rods & Linkage) torque — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette

On the 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, the steering (tie rods & linkage) fasteners are: Steering Box Mount Bolt (torques to 90 ft-lbs (122 Nm), 3/4" socket, 9/16"-18 UNF thread); Idler Arm Bolt (torques to 55 ft-lbs (75 Nm), 3/4" socket, 9/16"-18 UNF thread); Pitman Arm Nut (torques to 185 ft-lbs (251 Nm), 1-5/16" socket, 1-1/8"-12 UNF thread); Steering Shaft Pinch Bolt (torques to 30 ft-lbs (41 Nm), 1/2" socket, 5/16"-18 UNC thread). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

Wheel Hub & Bearing torque — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette

On the 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, the wheel hub & bearing fasteners are: Rear Wheel Hub Nut (torques to 100 ft-lbs (136 Nm), 32mm socket, M20x1.5 thread). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

How to torque Corvette suspension & steering fasteners

Torque suspension and steering fasteners with the vehicle at ride height (wheels loaded) wherever a bushing is involved — tightening a control-arm or sway-bar bushing bolt with the suspension hanging pre-loads the rubber and it fails early. Clean the threads, start every fastener by hand to avoid cross-threading, and make the final pass with a calibrated torque wrench rather than an impact gun. Ball-joint and tie-rod castle nuts take a new cotter pin; never back a castle nut off to line up the hole — only tighten to the next slot.

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