D25 Bearing Cap Bolt Torque Spec and possible powerlock goof

Hello everyone. I'm getting ready to finish up my D25 front axle rebuild. I've managed to do the knuckle stud upgrade, and drilled my 11" brake drums. Both were fun projects, and I appreciate the information about them on this site - along with the help I've gotten along the way!

So, I ordered some new PowrLok clutch packs from Walck's and they look to be just what I needed. They include 10 plates that match the factory service manual's descriptions. There is one dished plate per side of the carrier. Anyway...I digress.

1) I didn't mark the carrier halfs when I took it apart. Now I'm wondering how to get the cross shafts back in their original spots, and how to get the carrier back together the right way. :? Any help? The bolts that hold it together should be torqued to 35-45 ftlbs; should I use red locktight here?

2) I'm looking for torque specs for the bearing cap bolts on the D25 front axle. I think they should be assembled with red locktight too, right? Looks like they go right through the pumpkin, so they need to be sealed with something to stop leaks.
Thanks for your help!

 

Use RTV or Permatex Aircraft sealer on the bolts. If torqued correctly no need for thread locker on the carrier bearing caps. The Powerlock case half bolts do need red or blue thread locker. I use red because if the bolts come loose it's ugly. the threads in the case and bolts need to be absolutely clean and oil free. Spray brake cleaner is your friend here. The cross shafts only need to match the case. In other words taper of the shaft to taper of the case. They don't have to be in the original position. The case can only go back together in one position as you found to get the bolt holes to line up. If they won't go one way, turn one case half 180 degrees and try it that way. I typically punch mark the case before disassembly but if this didn't happen then I put the case halves together empty and see which way the bolt holes line up by starting the bolts by hand. If they won't thread in by hand stop and try the other way. Make sure the threads on the bolts and in the case are in good shape. Also make sure the thread holes in the cae half are very clean and oil free during final assembly. If the bolts are 3/8" then torque spec is 45-55 lbs. ft. I generally set them in the middle of the torque spec to allow some leeway either way.

 

Hey thanks Nickmil! What's the torque spec for the bearing cap bolts? I believe I read somewhere that it isn't the same as for the rear 44. Don't want to strip the housing.

 

I'd have to check my fsm. Don't have it handy. Sounds like time to purchase one?