[liquidkool]

Anyone have a source for rockwell torque specifications regarding front and rear axles?

 

[elf_cruiser]

yes - TIGHT!:flipoff2:

hope this helps...

 

[convertiyota]

Torque 'em 'til they start to strip then back 'em off a half turn. :flipoff2:

 

[bad booger]

zip em down with an impact then give another quick burst or two

 

[DriveTime]

Be careful though, I snapped a bolt in half when reinstalling the inspection plate. Then proceeded to break the easy out off too.

 

[TPIJeep]

I wonder if he wants bolt torque specs or torque load ratings for the axle itself..

 

[twinpinion]

Does anybody actually know the real answer to this?

Ring gear/Carrier bolts?
Carrier Bearing Cap bolts?

 

[liquidkool]

I did find an answer on this, I think its still in a drawer.

I talked to a mechanic at Boyce equipment and he didn't really know specifically. He had just been doing it so many years that he knew. I think the military spec on them i base on bolt size because that is what he wanted to know from me. Asked me what size bolt was in question and then rattled off the torque spec.

I will look for the fax of specs if i get a chance tonight.

 

[wanderingwillys]

Does anybody actually know the real answer to this?

Ring gear/Carrier bolts?
Carrier Bearing Cap bolts?

Ring gear/Carrier bolts = real tight with an impact and then wire them up

Carrier Bearing Cap bolts = really, really tight with a 4ft breaker bar and socket... The line up the wire hole with the extra little snug down and wire them in...

What I was wondering is how you would check the carrier bearing preload - would you have to tear out the bull gear pinion and then check and reassemble or is really good and snug on the side adjusters good enough....

I just ran mine in with the bull gear centered and the lash so it felt pretty much like all the other 3 chunks I had to compare against...

Matt