91 Jimmy, looking in the service manual I can't seem to find a torque spec for the two 24mm bolts that support the transfer case (NP241C) and connect to the strut rod. Below is what listed in section 7D of the 1991 service manual:
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NP241C Strut Rod Bolt Torque Spec
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2.5 ugga duggas
I would guess 25-30 ft-lbs. the fill and drains are bigger at 35. Both going into aluminum.
It amazes me the things people torque…..I’ve put entire trucks together and never torqued anything but lug nuts. Just tighten them down…..only going into aluminum.
I agree, with a few exceptions. Like building an engine for example. I also like to torque parts that seal fluids like trans and oil pans etc.. more for the consistency than the actual spec. A lot of times I make my own torque setting by the way it feels.
Agree about the engines….intakes and heads, rods and mains. Water pumps and front covers etc I just tighten down until it feels right. All suspension stuff just gets tightened.
Just being cautious, considering the strut rod supports the weight of the case and the bolts thread into an aluminum housing.
I didn’t mean to come across as a douche, I was just saying no real need for torque there, just make sure the holes are clean as they are blind holes and any obstruction could crack the aluminum.
It actually does not support any weight but instead resists movement in a supporting manner.
Like the others have said about 35ft.lbs. is fair and a little thread locker won’t hurt either since there are a lot of small but steady vibrations involved around it.
Yes, a very important detail on any blind hole for sure!
German spec = good-n-tight .
