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Old May 4, 2004 | 06:56 PM
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I really need the torque specs for the 4 rear main cap bolts. I have a 98 trans am. My 3.42-4.11 swap seems to be going smoothly,and im putting everything back together, and I cant find the torque specs for the main caps. Please help!!
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Differential Carrier Bearing Cap Bolt/Screw

75 N·m

55 lb ft

Differential Drive Pinion Gear Setting Gauge Nut

2.3 N·m

20 lb in

Differential Pinion Gear Shaft Lock Bolt/Screw

36 N·m

27 lb ft

Differential Ring Gear Bolt/Screw

120 N·m

89 lb ft

Rear Axle Housing Cover Bolt/Screw

30 N·m

22 lb ft

Rear Axle Housing Drain Plug

35 N·m

26 lb ft

Sensor Plug Mounting Bolt/Screw

10 N·m

89 lb in

Wheel Bolt

140 N·m

100 lb ft

Wheel Speed Sensor Mounting Plug

10 N·m

89 lb in
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