Transfer case output nut

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May 2, 2012 | 09:58 PM

goldswim5

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Transfer case output nut

So I've been hearing some clunking lately, and noticed my rear driveshaft had some play in it. Tonight I took it off, and the nut on the tcase was finger tight, I spun it off by hand. So my question is simple, what is the torque spec on that nut? I've searched and can't find it anywhere. And when I put it back on, can I use some blue threadlocker so this doesn't happen again? Thanks!

May 2, 2012 | 10:05 PM

joeyd61

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If I remember correctly it's 150 ft lbs...I cant see why the thread locker would matter..

May 2, 2012 | 11:32 PM

goldswim5

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I can't either, but you never know. Thanks man.

May 3, 2012 | 08:06 AM

mueckster

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The correct torque for output shaft nut is 186 ft-lbs. The 12 pt flange bolts are 75 ft-lbs.

May 3, 2012 | 10:02 AM

Fat Diesel

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Mine would "chirp" when the nut got a little loose. Nothing finger tight though. I used some red threadlocker on it.

May 3, 2012 | 10:59 PM

crop harvester

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I would use nothing less than red permanant strength loktite. 271 is great.hopefully the splines didnt get damaged to much or you will be tightening that nut often.