Anyone have any idea of what the pre-load torque setting on the pinion nut is when changing the companion flange on an E34 big case differential?
Mike Holbrook
Meridian, Idaho
1992 535im, 17", Euro M5 Throwing Stars 8's & 9's, FK-451 235/45s & 255/40s, M5 Sway Bars 25/20, Conforti chip, Lowes Ram Air, glass sunroof
My memory isn't the best but I believe it's 137 ft-lb. I did mine (3.91 LSD) with the max my air-hammer could put out and used Loctite 262. I know my worn out air-hammer can't make even 100 ft-lb. Better to err on the low side. No problems 2 years/11k miles later, it's still quiet & smooth.
gale
92 735i 5-spd, turbo project finally underway!