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Transmission/Drive Train
| Component | Torque | |
|---|---|---|
| Bell Housing-to-Engine Bolts | 40 ft. lbs. | |
| Differential Cover Bolts | 20 ft. lbs. | |
| Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt | 25 ft. lbs. | |
| Pressure Plate-to-Flywheel Bolts | 25 ft. lbs. | |
| Tail Cone-to-Transmission Bolts ( Manual ) | 46 ft. lbs. | |
| Torque Converter-to-Driveplate Bolts | 1970-85 | 25-35 ft. lbs. | 
| 1986-88 | 46 ft. lbs. | |
| Transmission-to-Bell Housing Bolts | 55 ft. lbs. | |
| Transmission-to-Engine Bolts ( Automatic ) | 40 ft. lbs. | |
| Transmission Crossmember-to-Frame Bolts | 25 ft. lbs. | |
| Transmission Mount-to-Transmission Bolts | 30 ft. lbs. | |
| Universal Joint Flange Bolts | 70 ft. lbs. | |
| Universal Joint Strap Bolts | 15 ft. lbs. | |
| Universal Joint U-bolt Nuts | 15 ft. lbs. | |
|  Fig. 1 Different methods of attaching driveshaft to differential | 
|  Fig. 2 CV joint assembly | 
 
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