Torque rating for stock rear end cover bolts??
06-30-2007, 08:30 AM
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Torque rating for stock rear end cover bolts?? I am planning to change the oil in the rear end this w/e. Can anyone help me out and tell me what the torque rating is on those bolts? (95 formula) Btw I still have the stock cover, not an aftermarket one...
07-01-2007, 01:56 AM
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Just use a criss cross pattern and tighten them hand tight. Use some RTV and make sure the cover is flat.
I like to use a brass punch and knock the bolt holes back down so the cover is nice and flat; your level garage floor will do.
While you are in there get some break part cleaner and spray it down and check the gears etc... these 10-bolts are some weak mothers.
I don't know what the "official" torque is, just don't go ape and break the bolts or leave them so loose that you leak. 
I like to use a brass punch and knock the bolt holes back down so the cover is nice and flat; your level garage floor will do.
While you are in there get some break part cleaner and spray it down and check the gears etc... these 10-bolts are some weak mothers.
I don't know what the "official" torque is, just don't go ape and break the bolts or leave them so loose that you leak. 