muff
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- Dave
- Truck Year
- 1980
- Truck Model
- C10
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- 5.7L 350
I replaced the ring and Pinion gear in my 12 bolt GM rear.
I first need to tighten the bearings and the crush sleeve. Is there a proper way to do this. I have read that it get 8-15 Ft pounds of rotational torque. Is this true and if so what is rotational torque? My best guess is with the rear in the air you spin the rear tires with the torque wrench on the pinion nut and the wheels should spin with 8-15 ft pounds on the torque wrench. Is there a spec for the torque of the nut that hold the driveshaft to the pinion shaft?
I am looking for any answers before work
Thanks in advance
Muff
I first need to tighten the bearings and the crush sleeve. Is there a proper way to do this. I have read that it get 8-15 Ft pounds of rotational torque. Is this true and if so what is rotational torque? My best guess is with the rear in the air you spin the rear tires with the torque wrench on the pinion nut and the wheels should spin with 8-15 ft pounds on the torque wrench. Is there a spec for the torque of the nut that hold the driveshaft to the pinion shaft?
I am looking for any answers before work
Thanks in advance
Muff