<VV> Stub axle retaining bolt torque

[BobHelt at aol.com]

In a message dated 12/25/05 1:38:34 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
chartzel at comcast.net writes:

> I have found a differential
> assembly drawing 3855494 that shows the two stub axle retaining bolts
> 3855648 and 3855649.  The torque is specified as 30-40 lbs.ft.
> I have to admit I just run 'em in with my airwrench at about 80 lbs.ft. and
> have never had a problem.  Ignorance is bliss!
> Clark Hartzel, CPF Curator
> 
> Clark,
you might be interested that I checked two factory diffs (never molested) and 
found the breakaway torque to be 30 lb-ft.
PS it's in my book
Regards,
Bob Helt