The why:
Interesting Break
So while I was going to do an oil change today I figured it was a good time to replace the diff bracket with the newer stronger version that Toyota came out with.
Newer Part# 52380-60021
Before removing the original one from my 2005 GX I tried to search the internets for torque specs. But no luck so I put the torque wrench at 20 ft/lbs and checked and it would tighten, went down to 15, then 10 and all three would tighten? So I swapped the support and tightened them to just 10 ft/lbs. backed it off the lift when I was done and then in my flat driveway I switched from drive to reverse and was hearing a clunk. It always had a little ping when shifting to reverse but the three or four times I did it in the driveway it was really noticeable. So I must need to torque the three bolts down more. Anyone have the torque specs?
I almost missed the top washer before installing it.
Interesting Break
So while I was going to do an oil change today I figured it was a good time to replace the diff bracket with the newer stronger version that Toyota came out with.
Newer Part# 52380-60021
Before removing the original one from my 2005 GX I tried to search the internets for torque specs. But no luck so I put the torque wrench at 20 ft/lbs and checked and it would tighten, went down to 15, then 10 and all three would tighten? So I swapped the support and tightened them to just 10 ft/lbs. backed it off the lift when I was done and then in my flat driveway I switched from drive to reverse and was hearing a clunk. It always had a little ping when shifting to reverse but the three or four times I did it in the driveway it was really noticeable. So I must need to torque the three bolts down more. Anyone have the torque specs?
I almost missed the top washer before installing it.
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