Changing diff oil - torque spec?

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Oct 21, 2009 | 05:35 PM

Kitelow

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Changing diff oil - torque spec?

I'm changing my front diff oil on a 96 4x4

does anybody know the specs?

Thanks

Oct 21, 2009 | 05:40 PM

Dr. Evil

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You dont need to torque it to spec. Clean up the flanges and goop it up with some silicone, let it tack up, put the cover back on, use 3/8" ratchet, and then torque in a cross pattern until it feels right.

If you took the cover off you should basically know how tight the bolts were.

Last edited by Dr. Evil; Oct 22, 2009 at 11:29 AM.

Oct 22, 2009 | 11:16 AM

0Heath

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I didn't have any torque spec on our application guide either, so it must not be a big concern. I used the same specs as the Doc

Oct 22, 2009 | 12:23 PM

tower_ofpower

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just dont over tighten or snap them off; that's about as close as your going to get for a torque spec... heavy pressure with a 1/4 inch drive or moderate to light pressure with a 3/8 depending on the length