Torquing the Diff Fill Bolt

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Aug 30, 2006 | 05:11 PM

#11

niro

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From: Seattle, WA

Won't a crowfoot with an extension get in there? You'll just have to do some math on the torque depending on the new length.

Aug 30, 2006 | 06:43 PM

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CoralDoc

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I use a new crush washer and a 23mm box end wrench. When I feel the washer crush, that's the correct torque.

Aug 31, 2006 | 01:23 AM

#13

Squeezer

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From: Jackson

Quote:

Originally Posted by dead-bird,Aug 30 2006, 05:23 PM

That is what I did the first time. Marked the bolt before taking it out so I would have a little something to judge by.

What can I say but that I'm retired and have plenty of time on my hands.

you can order a 23mm 6point 3/8" shallow socket from snap-on.com (thats what I did). craftsman's 23mm 3/8" socket is 12 point only.

Aug 31, 2006 | 10:58 AM

#14

Dave-ROR

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I just used a snap-on tq wrench, it's thing enough to fit with a normal craftsman socket, but I might buy a new socket anyways since I have to borrow the snap-on when I need it..