: Torque specs on a GM 9.5" rear


HeyZeus
05-04-2005, 06:42 AM
I'm getting ready to put my locker back in and need the torque specs for the bearing caps and how much that I need to tighten down the preload collar.

Triaged
05-04-2005, 07:14 AM
http://www.drivetrain.com/gm9.5.html

SPECIFICATIONS

RG Diameter 9.5"
12 12mm X 1.5" LH Threaded Bolts
PINION Diameter 1.876", 30 Spline
Semi Floating
CASE: no case breaks

8620 Material Heat-Treated

Assembly Specifications:

Cover Bolt Ft. Lbs. 20
Pinion Brg. Preload In. Lbs 20-25
Pinion Brg. Preload In. Lbs 10-15 Used
Ring Gear Backlash .005-.009
Ring Gear Bolt to case Ft. Lbs. 105
Side Brg. Caps Ft. Lbs. 60

HeyZeus
05-04-2005, 07:54 AM
Thanks! :D

Now I just have to figure out how much to tighten down the collar...