Meritor 18X - Page 56

56 Meritor Differential Carrier 18X
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6 Tightening Torque Values & Lubrication
Nm Degrees Kgm
7 Stud into cast housing M16x1.5 (if fitted) 63÷77 6.3 ÷ 7.7
Stud into fabricated housing M16x1.5 (if fitted) 63÷77 6.3 ÷ 7.7
8 Carrier assembly to cast housing
screws/nut M16X1.5 (torque + angle procedure) 100 105°÷115° 10
(see note) (torque only) 260÷280 26÷28
8 Carrier assembly to fabricated housing
screws/nut M16X2 (torque + angle procedure) 100 80°÷90° 10
(see note) (torque only) 250÷440 25÷44
9 Oil filler plug cast housing M24X1.5 80 ± 20 8 ± 2
Oil filler plug fabricated housing M24X1.5 min.47 min 4.7
10 Oil drain plug cast housing M24X1.5 80 ± 20 8 ± 2
Oil drain plug fabricated housing M24X1.5 min.47 min 4.7
11 Breather cast housing screw M12X1.5 25 ÷ 35 2.5÷3.5
Breather fabricated housing M12X1 15 ÷ 20 1.5÷2
12 Axle shaft screw M16X2 [**] 235 ÷ 289
* Preferred method: Torque + angle
** Axle shaft screw: for additional details please refer to Meritor manual no. MM1114
NOTE: Tighten the fasteners in pairs opposite each other.
NOTE: For propeller shaft connection, please refer to OEM manual.
NOTE: Apply sealant threads if required.
Torque Values
Description Torque (*)