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Old 11-24-07, 01:14 AM
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What are the correct torque specs for the transmission pan bolts? I saw in this post ...

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=220061

... that you should "tighten 18 pan bolts to 69 inch-lbs" -- but that seems like a lot of torque for those little bolts. Is this correct?

Please post. Thanks!

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Note that it is inch-pounds, not foot pounds.
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Also, build the squeeze evenly by following criss-cross tightening process.

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Are you guys using sealant on the gasket or will it seal well dry?
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Originally Posted by bob2200
Note that it is inch-pounds, not foot pounds.
Thanks for the info - I knew it was too much in foot pounds!

So what is the foot pounds torque specs as that is what is on my torque wrench?

Thanks,

Scott
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I worked on my son's SC transpan. That required FIPG and since then I never opened the pan [for me it is drain and fill].

For other things that require a gasket, I only use sealant on one side.

Salim

ps: The sealant should face the part that would be easy to clean in future disassembly.

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Originally Posted by Scott1258
Thanks for the info - I knew it was too much in foot pounds!

So what is the foot pounds torque specs as that is what is on my torque wrench?

Thanks,

Scott

Just divide by 12, so 5.75 ft/lbs. But make sure that your torque wrench will give you accurate readings that low. If it is only in ft/lbs I doubt it give accurate readings on the low side. I would just snug down by feel.
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Originally Posted by carguy07
Just divide by 12, so 5.75 ft/lbs. But make sure that your torque wrench will give you accurate readings that low. If it is only in ft/lbs I doubt it give accurate readings on the low side. I would just snug down by feel.
That is exactly what I have done. Pick up those thumb rachet to save time. Your right arm will thank you.
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Default Sealants on transmission pan

Originally Posted by carguy07
Are you guys using sealant on the gasket or will it seal well dry?
As for sealants on the transmission pan, I have been told not to use gasket sealants as they may cause imperfections in the seal of the pan. I was instructed to use brand new transmission oil and rub on both sides of the gasket just before installation.
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I used a cork gasket from autozone and put it on dry. Tightened by hand and got a good seal the first try.
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