Rear Axle Bolt Torque Specs

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Jun 30, 2009 | 09:27 PM

mhuppertz

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Rear Axle Bolt Torque Specs

The FSM isn't clear, my friend is putting a D70 back together, and want's to know the torque specs....

Jun 30, 2009 | 10:17 PM

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Model 60 & 70 Axle:

- Axle flange to hub bolts: 70ft/lbs.
- Bearing cap bolts: 70 ~ 90ft/lbs.
- Case half bolts (powr-lok): 65 ~ 70ft/lbs.
- Case half bolts heavy duty (powr-lok): 90 ~ 100ft/lbs.
- Diff cover bolts: 35ft/lbs.
- Fill hole plug: 25ft/lbs.
- Ring gear bolts (Grade 8): 100 ~ 120ft/lbs.
- Ring gear bolts (Grade 9): 125 ~ 135ft/lbs.
- RWAL brake sensor: 18ft/lbs.