I have to change the posi unit in my 10 bolt.I was wondering if anyone could tell me what all of the bolts need to be torqued to?
thanks Steve
MacGyver
02-26-2002, 03:35 PM
Application
Metric N-m
English lb ft
Lb. In.
Differential Carrier Bearing Cap Bolt/Screw
75
55
Differential Drive Pinion Gear Setting Gauge Nut
2.3
20
Differential Pinion Gear Shaft Lock Bolt/Screw
36
27
Differential Ring Gear Bolt/Screw
120
89
Propeller Shaft Bolt/Screw
22
16
Propeller Shaft-To-Center Support Bearing Bolt/Screw
50
37
Rear Axle Housing Cover Bolt/Screw
30
22
Rear Axle Housing Drain Plug
35
26
Sensor Plug Mounting Bolt/Screw
10
89
Wheel Bolt
140
100
Wheel Speed Sensor Mounting Plug
10
89
nbm99ta
02-26-2002, 04:57 PM
The only things that are actually important to torque down are the main caps, ring gear, and most importantly, the pinion. But you're not messing with the pinion, so I won't go into that..
Main caps are 55 lb/ft
I usually torque the ring gear bolts to 100 even.
Thanks for the quick response.