Does any know the torque spec for axle bolts on a D180

[fredhost 0]

In the process of going through the transaxle. Was wonder if anyone knows the spec for the four bolts to bolt the axles back together. I have read on a different site where someone said replace with grade 8 bolt and nuts, and use red loctite and torque at 30-35 ft lbs. Does anyone know if this sounds correct. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[bewford 21]

Are you talking about the bolts that hold the differential together?? If so yes replace them with grade 8 if they haven't already been. I don't have a repair manual so I can't help with the torque spec.

[pfrederi 17,887]

30-35 ft lbs is correct.

 

I got Grade 9 bolts and lock nuts from McMaster. 

 

Locktite won't hurt (but I think red maybe overkill...)

[fredhost 0]

Thanks for all the help!