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    TA Performance girdle install instructions

    1 Drain rear end of gear oil and remove stock cover.
    2 Check all internal components for visible excessive wear, cracks, etc.
    3 If using the OPTIONAL Bearing Cap Stud Kit do the following:
    A. Remove original bolts holding the caps
    B. Install Studs, and torque studs in to the housing to 10ft/lbs (120
    in/lbs)
    C. Re-Install bearing caps and torque nuts to 60-75ft/lbs,
    4 Thoroughly clean the gasket surface of the housing.
    5 For best results we recommend running a bottoming tap
    through each bolt position. This will ensure that each bolt torques properly.
    6 Back Load Bolts out to clear the bearing caps ,but do not remove them, failing
    to do so may damage the cover or bearing caps.
    7 Install the 74 Performance Rear End Girdle with the supplied gasket, bolts
    and washers.
    8 Torque the mounting bolts to25ft/lb
    9 Screw the two load bolts in by hand until they make contact with the bearing
    caps.
    10 Torque the load bolts to 5 ft/lbs (60 in/lbs) MAXIMUM, excessive torque will
    result in distorted bearing caps. DO NOT OVER TORQUE THE LOAD BOLTS! Then snug
    the jamb nuts to lock the Load Bolt.
    11 Fill the rear end with gear oil using the provided fill hole on the TA Rear
    Cover, until fluid runs out of the factory fill hole on the side of the
    differential
    case.

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    Thank you, Mike, very helpful.

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    Thanks Mike, this is very helpfull information, because most people don't correctly torque the bolts and don't read the instructions. Following these guidelines are nessary because leaks will occur over time if you over torque the bolts.

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    I'm thinking that it would be a good idea to put some type of thread sealer on the threads of those center bolts, as well as on the jam nuts in order to prevent leakage. After all, there's a gasket keeping leaks out that's around the outside cover bolts, but there isn't any gasket that the center load bolts go into. right? What do you guys think?

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    Two words born from direct experience: Friction Modifier
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    Quote Originally Posted by Agent M79
    Two words born from direct experience: Friction Modifier
    absolutely.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BillyGman
    I'm thinking that it would be a good idea to put some type of thread sealer on the threads of those center bolts, as well as on the jam nuts in order to prevent leakage. After all, there's a gasket keeping leaks out that's around the outside cover bolts, but there isn't any gasket that the center load bolts go into. right? What do you guys think?

    Billy, mine also leaked around the drain plug so a little thread tape their as well
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kelly
    Billy, mine also leaked around the drain plug so a little thread tape their as well
    Thanks for that info Kelly.....I've used some excellent thread sealer in the past for various applications made by ARP that I purchased from www.summitracing.com ("ARP thread sealer"). I've used it on gas line fittings, fuel pump fittings, engine coolant plugs, and rear end drain plugs. Works great.

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