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Ford 9 inch torque specs
Torque Recommendations
This page contains torque specifications for many popular rear ends
- Chevy 10 bolt
- Chevy 12 bolt
- Dana 60
- Ford 8.8
- Ford 9″
- Mopar 8 3/4″
Additional torque values
- Wheel studs
- Lug nuts
- U-bolts
- Housing end studs
This assumes that the components are in good condition, and not fatigued.
Fasteners that have been in service for a long time should be replaced.
Always follow other manufacturers’ suggestions when using their components.
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| Dana 60 / Strange S60 | Torque | Lubricant | Thread Locker |
| Main Caps | 80 ft lbs | Anti-Seize® | None |
| Ring Gear Bolts | 110 ft lbs | None | Red Loctite® |
| Pinion Nut | 250 ft lbs | None | Red Loctite® |
| Cover Bolts | 25 ft lbs | None | None |
| LPW Preload Studs | 8-10 ft lbs | None | None |
| Ford 8.8 | Torque | Lubricant | Thread Locker |
| Main Caps | 85 ft lbs | Anti-Seize® | None |
| Ring Gear Bolts | 80 ft lbs | None | Red Loctite® |
| Pinion Nut | |||
| Using Crush Collar | |||
| Tighten nut until it takes 15-20 inch lbs of torque to rotate the pinion bearings | None | Self Locking Nut | |
| Using Solid Spacer | 200 ft lbs | None | Self Locking Nut |
| Cover Bolts | 25 ft lbs | None | None |
| LPW Preload Studs | 8-10 ft lbs | None | None |
| Ford 9″ – All Cases | Torque | Lubricant | Thread Locker |
| Case to Housing | 35 ft lbs | None | Self Locking Nuts |
| Main Caps – Except Billet | 80 ft lbs | Anti-Seize® | None |
| Main Caps – Billet Case | |||
| 5/16″ Nuts | 25 ft lbs | Anti-Seize® | None |
| 9/16″ Nuts | 120 ft lbs | Anti-Seize® | None |
| Adjuster Nut Lock Tab Bolt | 10 ft lbs | None | None |
| Ring Gear Bolts | |||
| 7/16″ – Grade 8 | 70 ft lbs | None | Red Loctite® |
| 1/2″ – Grade 8 | 105 ft lbs | None | Red Loctite® |
| 7/16″ – ARP | 85 ft lbs | None | Red Loctite® |
| 1/2″ – ARP | 120 ft lbs | None | Red Loctite® |
| Pinion Support Bolts – Except Billet | 35 ft lbs | None | None |
| Pinion Support Bolts – Billet | 40 ft lbs | None | None |
| Pinion Support Bolts – HD Case | 50 ft lbs | None | None |
| Pinion Nut | |||
| Using Crush Collar | |||
| Tighten nut until it takes 15-20 inch lbs of torque to rotate the pinion bearings | None | Self Locking Nut | |
| Using Solid Spacer | 28 Spline Pinion – 200 ft lbs | None | Self Locking Nut |
| 35 Spline Pinion – 250 ft lbs | None | Red Loctite® | |
| Sight Plug | 40 ft lbs | None | None |
| Tail Bearing Retaining Screws | Hand Tight | None | Blue Loctite® |
| GM 7.5 / 7.625 | Torque | Lubricant | Thread Locker |
| Main Caps | 60 ft lbs | Anti-Seize® | None |
| Ring Gear Bolts | 55 ft lbs | None | Red Loctite® |
| Pinion Nut | |||
| Uses Crush Collar | |||
| Tighten nut until it takes 15-20 inch lbs of torque to rotate the pinion bearings | None | Self Locking Nut | |
| Cover Bolts | 20 ft lbs | None | None |
| LPW Preload Studs | 8-10 ft lbs | None | None |
| GM 8.5 10 Bolt | Torque | Lubricant | Thread Locker |
| Main Caps | 60 ft lbs | Anti-Seize® | None |
| Ring Gear Bolts | 65 ft lbs | None | Red Loctite® |
| Uses Crush Collar | |||
| Tighten nut until it takes 15-20 inch lbs of torque to rotate the pinion bearings | None | Self Locking Nut | |
| Cover Bolts | 20 ft lbs | None | None |
| LPW Preload Studs | 8-10 ft lbs | None | None |
| GM 12 Bolt Car | Torque | Lubricant | Thread Locker |
| Main Caps | |||
| OEM Housing | 60 ft lbs | Anti-Seize® | None |
| Strange Housing | 65 ft lbs | Anti-Seize® | None |
| Ring Gear Bolts | 45 ft lbs | None | Red Loctite® |
| Pinion Nut | |||
| Using Crush Collar | |||
| Tighten nut until it takes 15-20 inch lbs of torque to rotate the pinion bearings | None | Self Locking Nut | |
| Using Solid Spacer | 225 ft lbs | None | Self Locking Nut |
| Cover Bolts | 25 ft lbs | None | None |
| LPW Preload Studs | 8-10 ft lbs | None | None |
| Mopar 8 3/4 – 742 / 489 | Torque | Lubricant | Thread Locker |
| Case to Housing | 35 ft lbs | None | Self Locking Nuts |
| Main Caps | 90 ft lbs | Anti-Seize® | None |
| Ring Gear Bolts | 55 ft lbs | None | Red Loctite® |
| Pinion Nut | |||
| 742 Case | 240 ft lbs | None | Self Locking Nut |
| 489 Case | |||
| Uses Crush Collar | |||
| Tighten nut until it takes 15-20 inch lbs of torque to rotate the pinion bearings | None | Self Locking Nut | |
| U-Bolts | Torque | Lubricant | Thread Locker |
| 3/8″ | 35 ft lbs | None | Self Locking Nuts |
| 7/16″ | 40 ft lbs | None | None |
| Wheel Studs | Torque | Lubricant | Thread Locker |
| Into Axle Flange | |||
| 12mm | 90 ft lbs | None | Red Loctite® |
| 1/2″ | 90 ft lbs | None | Red Loctite® |
| 5/8″ – Bolt Type | 95 ft lbs | None | Red Loctite® |
| 5/8″ – Stud Type | 50 ft lbs | None | Red Loctite® |
| Backside Lock Nut | 95 ft lbs | None | None |
| Lug Nuts | Torque | Lubricant | Thread Locker |
| 7/16″ | 80 ft lbs | Anti-Seize® | None |
| 1/2″ | 90 ft lbs | Anti-Seize® | None |
| 5/8″ | 130 ft lbs | Anti-Seize® | None |
| 11/16″ | 175 ft lbs | Anti-Seize® | None |
| Housing End Studs | Torque | Lubricant | Thread Locker |
| 3/8″ | 35 ft lbs | None | Blue Loctite® |
| 1/2″ | 40 ft lbs | None | Blue Loctite® |