SSTAT

I just got the baby out and Im getting ready to go down for the gathering 7. I changed my rear end fluid today and my generic manual says to torque a 1/2" bolt to 50 to 80 ft-lbs but that seems awful tight, is that right? Also my SS came with the Torsen and that "AAF" (?) aluminum diff cover, if that makes any difference.
Thanks,
Pat

cals400ex

i believe the 1/2 inch bolts get 22 ft/lbs and the check level plug gets 26 ft/lbs. i am not 100% sure but thats whats coming to mind.

anaik

25 lbs ft for the aluminum cover bolts. If you have the set screws that preload the bearing caps, those are 5 lbs ft.

SSTAT

OK, one more dumb question, so what if I torqued them to 50!? Should I back off? I'm afraid it will leak then...or will it shatter under stress if I leave it that tight?
Thanks-

treyZ28

22 lbs

from memory..
damn i'm good.

and just see if it leaks... you've already overtorqued everything...
retorque if you want