Jeep CJs 1949-86 Drive Train

front axle
component			torque
disc brake caliper support key retaining screw			15-18 ft. lbs.
drum brake backing plate			25-35 ft. lbs.
pinion nut	initial		210 ft. lbs.
pinion nut	retorque after driving		200-220 ft. lbs.
shackle nut			25-40 ft. lbs.
shock absorber nut			35-50 ft. lbs.
u-Bolt (Differential-to-Leaf spring)			45-65 ft. lbs.
universal joint flange bolt			25-45 ft. lbs.
universal joint u-Bolt nut			15-20 ft. lbs.
wheel lug nut			65-90 ft. lbs.
rear axle
component			torque
axleshaft nut	AMC/Jeep		250 ft. lbs.
axleshaft nut	dana/Spicer		150 ft. lbs.
brake backing plate			25-40 ft. lbs.
pinion bolt (All except tapered axleshaft)	initial		210 ft. lbs.
pinion bolt (All except tapered axleshaft)	retorque after driving		200-220 ft. lbs.
shackle nut			25-40 ft. lbs.
shock absorber nut			35-50 ft. lbs.
u-Bolt (Differential-to-Leaf spring)			45-65 ft. lbs.
universal joint flange bolts			25-45 ft. lbs.
universal joint u-Bolt nut			15-20 ft. lbs.
wheel lug nut			65-90 ft. lbs.
clutch
component			torque
clutch cover-to-Flywheel bolts (Pressure plate)	f and l head 4 cylinder engines		30-40 ft. lbs.
	151 cu. in. 4 cylinder engine		20-26 ft. lbs.
	in-Line 6 cylinder engine		35-45 ft. lbs.
	v6 engine		30-40 ft. lbs.
	v8 engine		35-45 ft. lbs.
clutch housing-to-Engine bolts (Bellhousing)	f and l head 4 cylinder engines		40 ft. lbs.
	151 cu. in. 4 cylinder engine		46-62 ft. lbs.
	in-Line 6 cylinder engine	top	35 ft. lbs.
	in-Line 6 cylinder engine	bottom	45 ft. lbs.
	v6 engine		45-60 ft. lbs.
	v8 engine		30 ft. lbs.

Automotive Torque Specifications
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