TA Rear End Support Cover, GM 7.5" 10-Bolt QUESTION
06-14-2013, 06:05 PM
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TA Rear End Support Cover, GM 7.5" 10-Bolt QUESTION Hi, Replacing differential gasket due to slight leak-I have above listed cover. My QUESTION: Do I need to do any tightening to load bolts that apply pressure to the bearing caps when I re-install cover? I don't see need to loosen or remove them when removing cover.
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No!! Do not apply more then the specified torque, which isn't much. Those studs can actually deform the bearing caps. You'll want to tighten the cover, then adjust the studs down snug to whatever the spec is.
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You can't assume the new gasket will end up the same compressed thickness as the old gasket. Back off the load bolts and retorque them after the cover is on. The load bolts are the most critical part of the whole install, too much preload on the carrier caps will cause damage to the bearings.
http://www.taperformance.com/PDF/Rea...structions.pdf
575rwhp....good luck. lol
http://www.taperformance.com/PDF/Rea...structions.pdf
575rwhp....good luck. lol
