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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 07:26 PM
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Anybody have a reference for the torque specs for bolts on diff carrier?

Thanks in advance!

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Anybody have a reference for the torque specs for bolts on diff carrier?

Thanks in advance!

Be more specific. Bolts for the:

-ring gear? 141 ft lbs
-carrier halves? 41 ft lbs
-side cover? 18 ft lbs
-rear pinion carrier? 18 ft lbs
-diff to trans bolts? 37 ft lbs
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Originally Posted by Rick@RKT56
Be more specific. Bolts for the:

-ring gear? 141 ft lbs
-carrier halves? 41 ft lbs
-side cover? 18 ft lbs
-rear pinion carrier? 18 ft lbs
-diff to trans bolts? 37 ft lbs
Need to call you Quick Rick with that fast response!!
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Need to call you Quick Rick with that fast response!!
LOL. Did I forget anything?
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Rick@RKT56
LOL. Did I forget anything?
Can't see how you could have, Rick. That was fantastic

Needless to say, I was curious on the ring gear bolts. You've got me covered for the next 6 steps.

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