Torque specs Dana 35

Axle Pivot Bolt                    120-130

Pivot bracket to frame nut    70-92

Axle Stud                            90-230

Lower Ball Joint                  95-110

Upper Ball Joint                  85-100

Carrier to housing Arm        35-53

Carrier Shear Bolt               75-95

Shock to Radius Arm          39-53

Coil Spring Seat Nut           70-100

Radius Arm to Bracket        83-113

Spindles                              35-40

Ring gear bolts: 70-90
bearing caps: 47-67
carrier spread: 0.015" max
pinion rotational torque: 15-25 in lbs
backlash, 0.005-0.008"

Hub Adjusting Nut

Manual Hubs  

    Step 1    35    inner locking nut

    Step 2    back nut off 1/4 turn

    Step 3    16 in lbs

    Step 4    150 outer locking nut

Automatic Hubs

    Step 1    35    inner locking nut

    Step 2    back nut off 1/4 turn

    Step 3    16 in lbs

    Step 4    install locking key

Auto and manual hubs

    End play                                     0-0.003inch

    Hub turning torque (maximum)    25 in lbs

    remember to rotate rotor as you tighten the adjusting nut to set the wheel bearings. 

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