'40 Rear End - Torque Specs?

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pistolpete

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I have looked around and can't find it, is there a specific torque the bolts that hold the spider gear cradle together?
Can't find it so thought I would ask. I assume it may be just a case of tighten the nuts till they are tight then go to the next slot in the crown, but thought I would ask to make sure.
Thanks,
 
So I can assume one of two things here, either I should not have taken apart the spider gears, or no one else has done it and doesn't know the factory torque specs? I've looked through all the literature I have and do no see anything, and any internet search only brings up the axle nut torque requirements...
 
There is no factory torque spec. for the 1940. Mark the two housing as well as the cross and gears to the axles so they always go together the same way. remove any burs from either housing so they fit like a glove. Tighten nuts and align the holes. backlash with one axle held tightly is 0.010 and end play of axles is 0.015 on either shaft.
 
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