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rotorwrench · 09-05-2017, 11:26 AM

The nut that secures the drive shaft flange and pinion is a pretty hefty torque (140 to 180 Ft/Lbs) for Dana 41 and 44. This helps insure the seating of the bearings & shims as well as securing the nut. This is from the 49 thru 51 Lincoln/Mercury overhaul manual of which the Mercury also uses the Dana 41/44 axles depending on year of manufacture.

09-05-2017, 11:26 AM	#2
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,483	Re: Pinion nut torque spec? The nut that secures the drive shaft flange and pinion is a pretty hefty torque (140 to 180 Ft/Lbs) for Dana 41 and 44. This helps insure the seating of the bearings & shims as well as securing the nut. This is from the 49 thru 51 Lincoln/Mercury overhaul manual of which the Mercury also uses the Dana 41/44 axles depending on year of manufacture.