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torqueing tranny pan

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by tlh178, Apr 2, 2011.

  1. Apr 2, 2011 at 5:47 PM
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    how many pounds do you torque the tranny pan. seems like i read 28lbs or so?
     
  2. Apr 2, 2011 at 5:49 PM
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    39 in/lbs
     
  3. Apr 2, 2011 at 6:04 PM
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    Not sure about a torque sequence, but rule of thumb is start from the middle & work out from there & above everything else DO NOT OVER TORQUE ! More pan leaks have occured from over tightening,pushing the gasket out. Just snug them down & your good to go.....;)
     
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    Yeah the FSM doesn't specify a sequence but Crazy Old Man's advice is sound.
     
  5. Apr 2, 2011 at 6:08 PM
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    DO NOT OVER TORQUE IS SOOO TRUE! I learned this the hard way a couple years ago...
     
  6. Apr 2, 2011 at 6:32 PM
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    good advice, thanks guys!
     
  7. Apr 3, 2011 at 4:42 AM
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    Just remember that's INCH lbs and not FOOT lbs. It would be a little over 3 Foot lbs
     
  8. Apr 3, 2011 at 4:56 AM
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    yes, thats what thur me off, my haynes book said 65in.'lbs, would it not be more easy too just put 3ft/lbs. JMO
     

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