Spicer Ring Gear Nut Bolt Torque User Manual

on the differential case and install the bolts into the gear tooth side of the ring gear.

Spicer

Drive Axles

P/N: SHAIS101I

Ring Gear Nut & Bolt Torque Information – Revised

Listed below is important information pertaining to the installation of the ring gear bolts contained in this kit. Refer to the chart below for specific model and torque information.

1. Examine the ring gear-mounting surface for any high spots after rivet removal.

2. Remove any high spots that appear. Clean the differential case and ring gear-mounting surface.

3. Place the ring gear

4. Apply Loctite-277 Threadlocker onto the bolt threads.

5. Install the flat washer and nut onto the differential case side.

6. When all fasteners have been installed, tighten bolts opposite one another in an even, “two step”

CAUTION: OVER TORQUE OF THE BOLTS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE DIFFERENTIAL CASE, RING GEAR OR

FASTENERS. RING GEAR BOLTS HAVE A CLEARANCE FIT IN THE DIFFERENTIAL CASE AND RING GEAR MOUNTING HOLES, WHICH REQUIRE CORRECT TORQUE TO ENSURE PROPER CLAMP!

NOTE: FOR SOME RATIOS, ADDITIONAL TOOLING MAY BE REQUIRED TO PREVENT HEAD ROTATION DURING BOLT INSTALLATION

SPICER KIT PART-NO.

360KY100 X

390KY100-X (old# kit P/N was 401KY101 X)

057KY101 X

torque process until one half of the prescribed torque is obtained. Repeat the process to full torque specifications as detailed in the chart below.

MODELS

S135, S150 3.38 & UP RATIOS ONLY

“F”, “J” ALL RATIOS “N” SERIES 3.06 THRU

6.14 RATIOS ONLY

ALL “W” SERIES AXLES

RING GEAR BOLT SIZE

.625 – 18UNF 180-220 FT-LBS (244-298 N.m)

M16 - 1.5 6G

M18 - 1.5 6G

FULL TORQUE SPECIFICATION

300-320 FT-LBS (406-434 N.m)

300KY100 X

S230S

M18 - 1.5 6G

300-320 FT-LBS (406-434 N.m)