Rear end girdle bearing cap torque?

ANDYS87 · 04-27-2008, 05:23 PM

Last year I installed a Ford Racing differential girdle on my 99 GT's rear end. I was just under the car and noticed that the bolts are all rusted already(and my car was in the garage all winter). I plan on removing the cover and putting back on with stainless hardware. Just one question: what do i torque the bolts that put pressure on the bearing caps? i forgot and don't have the directions. If I remember correctly, it wasn't too much...something like 10-20 ft lbs.

r3dn3ck · 04-28-2008, 07:29 AM

just snug, like spark plug tight. You're not adding any pressure to the caps, you're just keeping them from distorting as much under load.

spike_africa · 04-28-2008, 07:41 AM

10ft lbs is what you want on those bolts.

04-27-2008, 05:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
ANDYS87 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 73	Rear end girdle bearing cap torque? Last year I installed a Ford Racing differential girdle on my 99 GT's rear end. I was just under the car and noticed that the bolts are all rusted already(and my car was in the garage all winter). I plan on removing the cover and putting back on with stainless hardware. Just one question: what do i torque the bolts that put pressure on the bearing caps? i forgot and don't have the directions. If I remember correctly, it wasn't too much...something like 10-20 ft lbs.

04-28-2008, 07:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 6,513	just snug, like spark plug tight. You're not adding any pressure to the caps, you're just keeping them from distorting as much under load. __________________ Built 5.5L 2v and Maximum Motorsports Max Grip box. www.squarerootofone.com My CarDomain Page

04-28-2008, 07:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 6,657	10ft lbs is what you want on those bolts. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

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