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2001 Dakota 4x4 differential question

 
Old Aug 15, 2007 | 12:11 PM
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Default 2001 Dakota 4x4 differential question

Anyone know how tight in ft/lbs the rear diff cover bolts should be on my 8.25 differential? I am getting a small drip (very slow) and would like to try tightening before removing the cover and resealing.
 
Old Nov 29, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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My shop manual for my 2000 says 30ft-lbs for the rear

180in-lbs for the front up to 2000,
30ft-lbs 2001 and after
 
Old Nov 30, 2007 | 12:27 PM
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Default RE: 2001 Dakota 4x4 differential question

better to remove the cover. at that age its probably time to change the fluid and re-seal anyways. dont over-tighten to the point the bolts will be stripped when you have to remove them next
 
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Ditto with replacing the fluid
 
 


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