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Offline PhilipS

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torque specs
« on: January 14, 2017, 04:23:01 PM »
I am replacing the clutch Parts and am trying to find the torque specs for the pressure plate bolts, nothing seems to have them listed. any help out there?

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Re: torque specs
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2017, 01:07:03 AM »
Hi Philip,
Later versions of the manual show 12-17 ft lbs. If memory serves, I settled on 15 ft lbs.

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Re: torque specs
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2017, 01:38:01 PM »
Here is a general torque table based on the size,thread and grade of bolt..

https://www.boltdepot.com/fastener-information/bolts/US-Recommended-Torque.aspx
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Re: torque specs
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2017, 08:28:46 AM »
got any torque specs on the pinion shaft and parking brake center nut on transfer case or the nut in the transmission?