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Old 06-06-2011, 02:38 PM
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Help......Rear Differential torque?
Anyone know the torque on the rear differential cover on a 1996 2500 4x4? My book says 35 lbs. but i rear lots of guys doing 18 lbs?
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Old 06-06-2011, 03:26 PM
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I think it is 35 "inch" pounds, I would go with the book. I had to buy a inch pound wrench and worked like a charm when I changed my fluids last month.
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I've go 30 ft lbs for a 11.5 AAM.
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I've go 30 ft lbs for a 11.5 AAM.
my experience tells me to tighten cover bolts in manner consistent with good workmanship
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