Bravo XR with finned top cap torque spec
05-02-2015 | 12:13 PM
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From: Ft. Worth TX
Lube the o-ring very well with gear lube and make sure it positioned correctly. It is wise to use new O ring here for the top cap.
All bravo apps top cap bolts are 20 ft lbs and I install in a 3 pass criss cross pattern.
next all bravo back cover bolts are 20 ft lbs to and the same deal for the install. just in case someone asks.
All bravo apps top cap bolts are 20 ft lbs and I install in a 3 pass criss cross pattern.
next all bravo back cover bolts are 20 ft lbs to and the same deal for the install. just in case someone asks.
05-18-2015 | 05:47 AM
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Thanks BUP. I installed a drive shower yesterday that involved replacing two of the OEM top cap nuts with taller nuts. I loosened all the nuts to about 5 lbs, replaced the two center nuts, then re-torqued them all to 20 lbs. I never actually removed the top cap. That sound OK?
05-19-2015 | 06:17 AM
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From: Oneida Lake NY
May not be right, but after losing a top cap bolt and blowing a drive, after the install of a shower and tq to spec.....I now use red loc-tite on my top cap bolts. This year I pulled both top caps for gear inspection and had no issues with the red loc-tite.
