Diff Torque Specs

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cj11

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Location

Easton Pa.

• Oct 25, 2009

• #1

Does any one know what the diff covers should be torqued down to.

 

whitexj98

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Location

Cali

• Oct 25, 2009

• #2

Untill they don't leak.........30 ft. lbs

 

kastein

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Location

Rainy side of Washington

• Oct 26, 2009

• #3

Also, some RTVs will suggest that you tighten them finger/hand tight (or a specced, very low torque), wait for the RTV to cure a bit, then tighten them fully.

 

xjtrailrider

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Location

Roanoke VA

• Oct 26, 2009

• #4

30-35 ftlbs and use the proper torque sequence to reduce leakage. Let the RTV cure as stated above before tightening fully.