R Renthorin Lone Wolf Joined May 24, 2001 Apr 18, 2014 #1 Anyone know the TQ for the rear diff bolts? I was told 30ftlbs by a GM guy but want to clarify from a TR owner.
Anyone know the TQ for the rear diff bolts? I was told 30ftlbs by a GM guy but want to clarify from a TR owner.
E earlbrown runs with scissors Joined May 26, 2001 Apr 18, 2014 #2 Probably more like 30 inch pounds. But I never torque those bolts (or use a gasket). 3/8th ratchet and a short extention... turn 'em down until they're 'tight'.
Probably more like 30 inch pounds. But I never torque those bolts (or use a gasket). 3/8th ratchet and a short extention... turn 'em down until they're 'tight'.
jpwalt1987 Well-Known Member Joined Nov 9, 2003 Apr 18, 2014 #3 Are you talking about the cover bolts or the bearing cap bolts that hold the carrier in? Posted from the TurboBuick.Com mobile app
Are you talking about the cover bolts or the bearing cap bolts that hold the carrier in? Posted from the TurboBuick.Com mobile app
N novaderrik Well-Known Member Joined May 12, 2004 Apr 19, 2014 #4 those are 5/16" bolts- anything more than about 20 ft lbs or so is begging them to break... just snug them down with a short handled 3/8" ratchet... if they leak, snug them a little more..
those are 5/16" bolts- anything more than about 20 ft lbs or so is begging them to break... just snug them down with a short handled 3/8" ratchet... if they leak, snug them a little more..
F Fast4Ward Well-Known Member Joined Mar 27, 2005 Apr 19, 2014 #5 per Earl ....done same 5x now ....been in her rear more than I like
R Renthorin Lone Wolf Joined May 24, 2001 Apr 20, 2014 #7 Drained the old fluid, cleaned things up, put on new cover (replacing TA Performance cover), and added 2 quarts of oil plus anti-chatter. No leaks and the grinding on sharp left turns is now gone
Drained the old fluid, cleaned things up, put on new cover (replacing TA Performance cover), and added 2 quarts of oil plus anti-chatter. No leaks and the grinding on sharp left turns is now gone
GNONYX Well-Known Member Joined Oct 16, 2009 Apr 20, 2014 #8 Just in case you need more info on bolts Torque Attachments TurboBuicks.com_Torque_Spec.pdf 299 KB · Views: 1,012