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Rear Axle Torque

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by C-dubb, Feb 8, 2023.

  1. C-dubb

    C-dubb 1961 CJ5 restomod

    Could someone please give me the torque setting for the nut on a 2 piece axle Dana 44. I have a repair manual but have looked for it for a couple of hours today and cannot locate it in my disaster of a shop. I just installed 11" brakes and need to know. Thanks.
     
    C-dubb, Feb 8, 2023
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  2. Rich M.

    Rich M. Shoe salesman 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    150 ft lbs.
     
    Rich M., Feb 8, 2023
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  3. danielbuck

    danielbuck Uncle Buck

    and don't back off the nut if the cotter pin doesn't line up. advance it to the next slot if one isn't lined up after it's torqued.
     
    danielbuck, Feb 8, 2023
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  4. skipilot

    skipilot Member

    I know where you put your shop manual. It’s in that spot where any fool can find it…just as soon as the immediate need has passed. I put things there all the time.

    Tim
     
    skipilot, Feb 8, 2023
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  5. Oldpappy

    Oldpappy A.C. Fults - Curmudgeon at large 2022 Sponsor

    And be sure you don't put the key in ahead of the hub. Put the hub on axle, align key slots, then tap in the key. Doing this in the wrong order will split the hub.
     
    Oldpappy, Feb 9, 2023
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