Differential covers

[Hootbro]

Nice! Thanks!

did you have any problems with torque or did you just do factory specs for the bolts?

Here is my 2 cents of advice. With new bolts, the factory spec is 30 ft-lbs. Service information says you are suppose to change the bolts to new ones every time you remove them. In a pinch, you can reinstall old bolts but I would only take it to 25 ft-lbs of torque and stop there. Taking used bolts to 30 ft-lbs, about a 50/50 chance you will snap them.

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[Wheelin98TJ]

Nice! Thanks!

did you have any problems with torque or did you just do factory specs for the bolts?

Here is my 2 cents of advice. With new bolts, the factory spec is 30 ft-lbs. Service information says you are suppose to change the bolts to new ones every time you remove them. In a pinch, you can reinstall old bolts but I would only take it to 25 ft-lbs of torque and stop there. Taking used bolts to 30 ft-lbs, about a 50/50 chance you will snap them.

People use a torque wrench on diff cover bolts? I don't think it's necessary.

 

[Hootbro]

People use a torque wrench on diff cover bolts? I don't think it's necessary.

Not a torque NAZI but anything that is a sealed surface holding fluid, I am using a torque wrench where ever possible. That is just me and what I feel is necessary. YMMV.

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