I have just converted my disco(D30)axle to non-disco and now I need to know the torque specs for tightening the differential bearing caps. I have gotten mixed results from 40 ft lbs to 95 ft lbs! thats a hell of a difference! Please help THANKS!
-Lance

 

here if this helps
Torque specs:

Item .........................……......Torque Ft. lbs. .............. Nm

Lug nuts (1/2 X 20 w/ 60* cone) .... 85-115 .............. 115-150
All tie rod ends .....................…..... 55 ...................….. 74
Steering (both ends) ..............…..... 55 ................….... 74
Shock absorber upper nut .............. 16 ................….... 22
Shock absorber lower nuts ............. 17 ................….... 23
UCA frame end .....................…...... 66 ..............…..... 89
UCA axle end .........................….... 55 ................….... 74
LCA frame end ......................…..... 85 ...................... 115
LCA axle end .........................….... 85 ...................... 115
Track bar frame end ..............…..... 60 .................…... 81
Track bar axle end .................….... 40 ..................…... 54
Track bar bracket bolts ..........…..... 92 ...................... 125
Track bar bracket nut .............….... 74 ....................... 100
Track bar bracket support bolts ...... 31 ....................... 42
Hub bolts (3) ............................…. 75 ....................... 102
Hub- axle bolt ..........................….. 175 ..................... 237

 

Thanks, but that doesnt list the diff bearing cap bolts.
-Lance

 

you mean the carrier bolts inside the diff ?

 

Yes, the two caps that hold the carrier in the front housing.(has the ring gear on it)

 

i had it writen down somewhere , ill see if i can find it

 

i know devil is researching this for you but what size are the bolts?

 

35-50 ft lbs

D30

Pinion nut size & thread pitch .750-16
Pinion nut torque (Crush sleeve) 160-500 ft. lbs
Pinion nut torque (solid shims) 160-200 ft. lbs
Pinion bearing preload 15-30 in. lbs.
Ring gear bolt size & thread pitch .375-24
Ring gear bolt torque 70-90 ft. lbs
Carrier bearing cap bolt size & thread pitch .437-14
Carrier bearing cap bolt torque 35-50 ft. lbs
Diff cover bolt size & thread pitch .312-18
Diff cover bolt torque 28-33 ft. lbs
Carrier case ratios 3.55- / 3.73+

 

dude, you are a well spring of knowlege. you the man!!!!

 

haha thanks

 

THANK YOU!
-Lance