diff to crossmember torque specs ??????
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Burlington wisconsin
Got em, incase anyone else needs them here they are.
Torque Specifications
Diff front mounting bracket bolts: 50 lb-ft
Diff crossmember to diff cover bolts: 60 lb-ft
Diff crossmember to frame bolts: 65 lb-ft
Axleshaft U-joint caps to diff bolts (inner): 35 lb-ft
Axleshaft flange to spindle flange bolts (outer): 65 lb-ft
Strut-rod bracket to diff mounting bolts: 45 lb-ft
Strut-rod shaft/shock mount stud: 75 lb-ft
Trailing-arm pivot bolts: 50 lb-ft
Wheel lug nuts, steel wheels: 80 lb-ft
Wheel lug nuts, aluminum wheels: 90 lb-ft
Torque Specifications
Diff front mounting bracket bolts: 50 lb-ft
Diff crossmember to diff cover bolts: 60 lb-ft
Diff crossmember to frame bolts: 65 lb-ft
Axleshaft U-joint caps to diff bolts (inner): 35 lb-ft
Axleshaft flange to spindle flange bolts (outer): 65 lb-ft
Strut-rod bracket to diff mounting bolts: 45 lb-ft
Strut-rod shaft/shock mount stud: 75 lb-ft
Trailing-arm pivot bolts: 50 lb-ft
Wheel lug nuts, steel wheels: 80 lb-ft
Wheel lug nuts, aluminum wheels: 90 lb-ft
Tech Contributor
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You're going to want to check the fit of the caps on the joint cpas as well so they are not crushed at 35 ft/lbs. If they bind up on the cap you'll have to fit them. Of course you could do as many do and just torque them as is.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 957
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From: Burlington wisconsin
Thanks Gary, yep did that while it was out of the car. Chased all threads, pre-fit everything, per you tips. Thanks Bud!!
