dana 44 carrier cap bolt torque

[ssls6]

I've been searching for the proper spec for the cap bolts of a dana 44. The number is get most often is 80 ft-lbs but I've seen numbers like 60 ft-lbs and 30 ft-lbs. Several "how-to" guides have suggested red loctite be used for the cap bolts.

I have ordered a Haynes manual but don't have it yet. What is the right torque spec? Should red loctite be used? Thanks.

 

[pauly383]

I did them just as tight as I could by hand , stopping where I thought I should before breaking (its an art ) , when dave and I did his front locker . Its on 38's now and has some trail use on it no problems

 

[supersize75k5]

...comforting...


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