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Replaced differential yoke - torque for retaining nut?

Started by suburbanfireman, September 20, 2015, 09:32:57 PM

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suburbanfireman

Short story - I replaced my differential yoke to a Strange (with 1350 u-joints).  Not sure if this info matters, but I have an 8 3/4 with 10-spline pinion shaft.  What do I torque the pinion-nut that holds the yoke?  I know that shouldn't over do it - isn't there is a "crush-sleeve" inside?  This is new territory for me, so I haven't a clue.   :shruggy:

I read older responses to similar questions.  I tried to find out the "spin" of my differential using an inch-pound torque wrench.  I'm pretty sure things were too sloppy to start with - possibly contributing to my car puking the drive shaft friday?  BTW - The old nut and yoke came off really easy.  I didn't even need the BFH or a breaker bar!

Thanks in advance for any tips / advice.

PS - If you want the long story - please feel free to read my response to Slider's driveline vibration post.
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What are the last three digits of the casting number on the drivers side of the pumpkin? 489 has a crush sleeve, 741 and 742 don't.
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