C Chris B. Joined Mar 16, 2003 Messages 3,690 Location Colorado Aug 4, 2023 #1 I have searched and can't find anything on these. Does anyone know the torque specs in ft lbs for the fill and drain plugs on the front diff and the fill plug on the rear diff by chance? 1997 1500 half ton GMC Sierra 4x4. Thank you!!!
I have searched and can't find anything on these. Does anyone know the torque specs in ft lbs for the fill and drain plugs on the front diff and the fill plug on the rear diff by chance? 1997 1500 half ton GMC Sierra 4x4. Thank you!!!
T Timmastertech Joined Apr 1, 2019 Messages 1,004 Location Pennsylvania Aug 4, 2023 #2 25 foot pounds in the rear, 24 in the front per factory service manual
Nick1994 $100 site donor 2024 Joined Feb 19, 2013 Messages 16,706 Location Phoenix, AZ Aug 4, 2023 #3 Good and snug
D dfarr67 Joined Jul 11, 2012 Messages 717 Location Edson, Alberta Aug 5, 2023 #4 On my Toyota I had to get my long handled 1/2in to get them off- absolutely no need to torque them that much- just asking for problems.
On my Toyota I had to get my long handled 1/2in to get them off- absolutely no need to torque them that much- just asking for problems.
W wtd Joined Jun 25, 2002 Messages 3,693 Location southwest Mo. Aug 5, 2023 #5 I just snug them up really well. I've changed both of these several times on my 98 K1500 and have never had a plug come out or leak.
I just snug them up really well. I've changed both of these several times on my 98 K1500 and have never had a plug come out or leak.
C Chris B. Thread starter Joined Mar 16, 2003 Messages 3,690 Location Colorado Aug 8, 2023 #6 Timmastertech said: 25 foot pounds in the rear, 24 in the front per factory service manual Click to expand... 24 ft lbs on both the fill and drain plugs on the front? Thank you!
Timmastertech said: 25 foot pounds in the rear, 24 in the front per factory service manual Click to expand... 24 ft lbs on both the fill and drain plugs on the front? Thank you!
T Timmastertech Joined Apr 1, 2019 Messages 1,004 Location Pennsylvania Aug 8, 2023 #7 Chris B. said: 24 ft lbs on both the fill and drain plugs on the front? Thank you! Click to expand... yes
Chris B. said: 24 ft lbs on both the fill and drain plugs on the front? Thank you! Click to expand... yes
C Chris B. Thread starter Joined Mar 16, 2003 Messages 3,690 Location Colorado Aug 9, 2023 #8 Timmastertech said: yes Click to expand... Thank you! Is that for all 90's vintage GM half ton trucks?
Timmastertech said: yes Click to expand... Thank you! Is that for all 90's vintage GM half ton trucks?
T Timmastertech Joined Apr 1, 2019 Messages 1,004 Location Pennsylvania Aug 9, 2023 #9 Chris B. said: Thank you! Is that for all 90's vintage GM half ton trucks? Click to expand... couldnt tell you, I only looked up the 97 K1500 you asked about.
Chris B. said: Thank you! Is that for all 90's vintage GM half ton trucks? Click to expand... couldnt tell you, I only looked up the 97 K1500 you asked about.
C Chris B. Thread starter Joined Mar 16, 2003 Messages 3,690 Location Colorado Aug 10, 2023 #10 Timmastertech said: couldnt tell you, I only looked up the 97 K1500 you asked about. Click to expand... No problem. Just curious if they were all the same. Appreciate the help!
Timmastertech said: couldnt tell you, I only looked up the 97 K1500 you asked about. Click to expand... No problem. Just curious if they were all the same. Appreciate the help!