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axle flange bolt torque???

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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 01:05 PM
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axle flange bolt torque???

Does anyone know what torque to tighten the axle flange bolts on a rear Dana 70?
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 12:10 AM
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My manual left the torque value out for those bolts. They don't have the taper or lock washers. I tightened them to about 110 ft lbs. I hope that's going to stay in place. I may even take them out and use some lock tight.
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 12:20 AM
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Hayne's says 90 lbs. on those. Pretty high, considering they are just 3/8".
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 03:10 AM
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Just tighten them till they strip out, then back off a 1/4 turn. Thats where u should have stopped
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