diff fill plug torque spec

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05-25-2005, 03:22 PM

rgarman

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diff fill plug torque spec

anyone know the torque spec for the fill plug on the stock rear diff?

thanks for any help!

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05-25-2005, 03:34 PM

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I found this in a forum search:

Torque the cover bolts to 22ft lbs., and the fill plug to 26ft. lbs.

I worked for me.

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05-25-2005, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rgarman

anyone know the torque spec for the fill plug on the stock rear diff?

thanks for any help!

I work at AAM, I have seen the digital torque value set to 42 ft. lbs.

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05-26-2005, 02:55 PM

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So "snug" isn't appropriate?

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