rear axel

[87'4U2NV]

To what torque do i tighten my differencial cover bolts?

 

[miesk5]

To what torque do i tighten my differencial cover bolts?

Assuming it is the original 8.8; Check this depction out to ensure a PO didn't swap it out for a 9" , Dana 60, etc.

Cover Depiction, 10 Bolt (click Rear Axle Identification, Ford)

Source: by Ventures Truck Parts & Equipment, L.C.

http://web.archive.org/web/20060318033805/...8%20Ring%20Gear

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Tighten bolts to 38-52 N-m (28-38 lb-ft).

Tighten the cover bolts in a cross-wise pattern to maintain axle housing cover flatness.

Add lubricant through the filler hole until the lubricant level is 6.4-14.2mm (1/4 to 9/16 inch) below the bottom of the filler hole with the axle in the running position. (This means the Bronco is on a level surface; Not jacked up.

Add 5.5 pints of Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or -KL or equivalent, plus (for Traction-Lok axles ONLY) 4 ounces of Ford Friction Modifier F3TZ-19B546-MA or equivalent.

Install the filler plug and tighten to 20-40 N-m (15-30 lb-ft). .."