Hi, Chris,
My Clymer and Chilton manuals both specify 100-120 ft lbs. for the SPL311. I
replaced my seal on my '67-1600 after referring to these manuals.
However, information regarding the differential seems to be the most
technically described area in a motor vehicle.
It seemed to me that they were suggesting that if the pinion nut was
loosened or removed, it was recommended to: "dismantle, inspect, shim as
neccessary, pre-load/torque interior components, check backlash, and finally
torque the pinion nut the prescribed 100-120 ft lbs.
Needless to say I was paranoid to touch the damn thing! So, before
loosening, I
made reference marks on the nut and the exposed threads and also where the
cotter
key was placed. After seal replacement, torquing with a beam torque wrench
to
120#'s put the nut exactly where it was originally.
I hope that procedure was okay, if not I hope the list points it out before
I get this thing driving.
Mike Hudson '67-1600
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Davies" <fairlady_67@hotmail.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@Autox.Team.Net>
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 12:18 AM
Subject: Pinion Nut Specs.
> Hello List.
> I was wondering if anyone can can give me the torque specs on the pinion
nut
> for my 67.5 1600. I have to replace a leaky pinion seal and can't find
> torque value for that nut after replacing the seal. Hopefully someone has
> it. I only have the Dr. Datsun book and and haven't seen anything on it.
> Thanks In Advance
> Chris Davies
|