Torque of the screws of the cover of the differential gear

Hello,
With what torque do you tighten the screws of the cover of the differential gear?
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Wolfgang

 

I dunno ;

I've been tightening them by hand for 50 years and never had one back out yet .

If there's a leak or seep, remove the derby cover and turn it over, look at the holes, if they're not flt you'll need to dress then flat again using a 32 Oz. ball peen hammer....

My S.W.A.G. is no more than 18 Lb. Ft .

 

Tighten it till it breaks then back off 1/4 turn.
Andy

 

My Dad always said then back off 1/8 turn. Maybe that is for metric fasteners.

Seriously, when I need to know torque specs on a bolt that isn't listed in the Maintenance Manual, I look for a chart on line.

Many out there. This one popped up to the top of the list.
U.S. Recommended Bolt Torque Chart | Dultmeier Sales

 

DO NOT back off on gasketed fasteners ! .