Steering box to frame torque?

[rcamacho]

Anyone happen to know the torque specifications for the steering box to frame bolts? I have them at 70ft/lbs currently - it feels like they streched just a little Chilton's spec's 70ft/lbs for the manual box - no spec for the PS box.

 

[dhcomp]

autozone.com repair guides

 

[dieselponyexpress]

All from 70 to 80ft/lbs should be ok. Just make sure to use grade 8 bolts or better.

I got 3 different specs for the ps gearbox:

70ft/lbs - ORD instructions to the steering brace kit

75ft/lbs - US army manual for the K30 / K5

80ft/lbs - GM shop manual 1985

Regards.
Walter