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Old 08-23-2007, 04:01 PM   #1
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Torque on differential bolts

What torque do I tighten the differential bolts to on a 12 bolt 1/2 ton?
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Old 08-23-2007, 04:18 PM   #2
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Re: Torque on differential bolts

i dont know the answer to your question. but dont go crazy with them,i noticed theres a bolt broke off in the rear end of my parts truck
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Old 08-23-2007, 04:21 PM   #3
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Re: Torque on differential bolts

I know it's not much, but my truck manual is packed away so I figured someone on here would know.
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Old 08-23-2007, 05:33 PM   #4
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Re: Torque on differential bolts

15-20ftlbs
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Old 08-23-2007, 06:48 PM   #5
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Re: Torque on differential bolts

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15-20ftlbs
Yep, 'ats what my old chiltons repair manual says....
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