Torque-Rear Axle Cover Bolts

[CROW]

Truck is a 2003 HO 6 speed short bed. Need to change the rear axle fluid and do not have the torque values at hand for the rear axle cover retaining bolts. Think it is 30 ft. lbs. but not absolutely sure. Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[klenger]

I am working on a web page with torque settings for stuff like this. See it at http://www.klenger.net/dodge/3rd-gen-reference/torque.html



30 ft-lbs is correct from the info I received.

 

[CROW]

. Thanks much, appreciate the info.

 

[rbattelle]

30 ft-lb is the specification, but I would suggest caution in using that much torque. In my opinion it's too high. I just snugged mine up until I thought they were "tight enough". Never leaked a bit in 2 changeouts with this method.



Just my opinion.



-Ryan