North American Turbocoupe Organization

Does anyone know what the pinion gear nut should be torqued to? I don't have that information and need it right away!
Wes

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1987 TC:
Hurst compition plus shifter,K&N cone,roller cam,custom single exhaust,Gillis valve,H&R springs,KYB shocks,struts and quads.
3.73 rear.
Tubular rear control arms and Kenny Brown trac kit brackets.Mac rear differntial cover and girdle. soon to come, Installation of Caster camber plates and a custom built roll cage.
Wes Arnett
Linton Indiana

The actual torque on the nut isnt what is important, what is important is the pinion bearing preload torque. You tighten the nut a little at a time and measure the torque needed to rotate the pinion only -- the diff should not be in the housing when doing this. If I remember correctly, preload torque should be around 15 inch pounds for new pinion bearings, and about 10 inlbs for used bearings. The torque on the nut needed to get the correct bearing preload torque is usually around 180 to 200+ ftlb, so use a long breaker bar, and be prepared to do some serious grunting to tighten that thing.

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Jeff Korn

88 Turbo Coupe: Intake and exhaust mods, T3 turbo at 20 psi, forced air intercooler, water injection, bypass valve, Ranger roller cam, subframes, etc., etc.. // 86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner): intake, exhaust, valvetrain mods, 100 HP nitrous, ignition, gears, suspension, etc., etc.... // 91 Escort: Bone stock winter car // 00 Windstar (wifes vehicle)