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Old 07-22-2012, 12:17 PM
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those 4 12 point bolts that go from the drive shaft to the rear diff, what should they be torqued to? should i put loctite on em aswell?
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Haynes states 60-70 foot lbs. And it doesn't mention anything about loctite or equivalent.
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Good grief don't use Loctite. Most people have a hell of a time getting those bolts out.
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how do you torque them? you cant get on the straight... snug them by hand then a little more... I've never had any come loose
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