Spicer Ring Gear Nut & Bolt Torque Information - Manual

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.
NOTE: FOR SOME RATIOS, ADDITIONAL TOOLING MAY BE REQUIRED TO PREVENT HEAD ROTATION DURING BOLT INSTALLATION
SPICER KIT
PART-NO.
MODELS
RING GEAR
BOLT SIZE
FULL TORQUE SPECIFICATION
360KY100 X
S135, S150 3.38 & UP
RATIOS ONLY
.625 – 18UNF
180-220 FT-LBS (244-298 N.m)
390KY100-X
(old# kit P/N was
401KY101 X)
“F”, “J” ALL RATIOS
“N” SERIES 3.06 THRU
6.14 RATIOS ONLY
M16 - 1.5 6G
300-320 FT-LBS (406-434 N.m)
057KY101 X
ALL “W” SERIES AXLES
M18 - 1.5 6G
300-320 FT-LBS (406-434 N.m)
300KY100 X
S230S
M18 - 1.5 6G
300-320 FT-LBS (406-434 N.m)
Copyright Dana Limited, 2013 Dana Aftermarket Group
SHAIS101I FEB 2013 All Rights Reserved. P.O. Box 321
Printed in U.S.A. Dana Limited Toledo, OH 43697-0321
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 on the differential case and install the bolts into the gear tooth side of 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”
torque process until one half of the prescribed torque is obtained. Repeat the process to full torque
specifications as detailed in the chart below.
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!