Gears & Axles - 10 bolt torque specs?




View Full Version : 10 bolt torque specs?


02-26-2002, 02:28 PM
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.


02-26-2002, 06:20 PM
Thanks for the quick response.