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Old May 18, 2026 | 05:48 PM
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Front diff

How critical is it to use thread-locker on the cover bolts?
I had a helluva time loosening these...between the BLUE loc-tite and the abundance of RTV.
I don't remember using any for the rear diff...is the front any different or did the PO just overdo it?

 
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Old May 20, 2026 | 06:34 PM
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Never heard of any thread locker for the diff bolts. The RTV holds so tight you could bend the cover. A bit of rtv will get on the bolt and hold it in place.
 
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That's what I thought but lo and behold...the PO used blue Loc-tite!
I just torqued them....
 
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