727 Torqueflite Tightening Reference

*Torque values shown are in ft/lbs unless otherwise noted

Fastener

Torque

Cooler Line Fitting

85 in/lbs

Converter Drain Plug

110 in/lbs

Converter Flex Plate to Crankshaft Bolt

55

Flex Plate to Torque Converter Bolt

270 in/lbs

Extension Housing to Transmission Case Bolt

24

Extension Housing to Transmission Mount Bolt

40

Transmission Crossmember to Frame Bolt

90

Governor Body to Support Bolt

100 in/lbs

Kickdown Band Adjusting Screw Lock Nut (727)

29

Kickdown Lever Shaft Plug

150 in/lbs

Neutral Safety Switch

24

Oil Filler Tube Bracket Bolt

150 in/lbs

Oil Pan Bolt

150 in/lbs

Oil Pump Housing to Transmission Case Bolt

175 in/lbs

Output Shaft Support Bolt

150 in/lbs

Overrunning Clutch Cam Set Screw

40 in/lbs

Reaction Shaft Support to Oil Pump Bolt (727)

150 in/lbs

Reverse Band Adjusting Screw lock Nut (727)

35

Speedometer Drive Clamp Screw

100 in/lbs

Transmission to Engine Bolt

28

Valve Body Screw

35 in/lbs

Valve Body to Transmission Case Screw

100 in/lbs

 

 

Driveline Tightening Reference

*Torque values shown are in ft/lbs unless otherwise noted

A-833 4 Speed

Fastener

Torque

Back Up Light Switch

15

Gearshift Operating Lever Nut

18

Crossmember Attaching Bolts

90

Drive Pinion Bearing Retainer Bolts

30

Extension Housing to Case Bolts

50

Gearshift Housing Bolts

15

Gearshift Operating Lever Nuts

18

Reverse Detent Spring Retainer

50

Reverse Detent Spring Retainer plug

24

Shift Lever Nuts

18

Transmission Drain Plug

25

Transmission to Clutch Housing Bolts

50

Clutch and Clutch Housing

Fastener

Torque

Pressure Plate to Flywheel Bolts (5/16")

200 in/lbs

Pressure Plate to Flywheel Bolts (3/8")

30

Clutch Fork Pivot Bolts

200 in/lbs

Clutch Housing to Engine Bolts (3/8")

30

Clutch Housing to Engine Bolts (7/16")

50

Clutch Inspection Cover Bolts

200 in/lbs

Flywheel to Crankshaft  Bolts (440 Wedge)

55

Flywheel to Crankshaft  Bolts (426 Hemi)

70

Torque Shaft Ball Stud

40

Torque Shaft Ball Stud Nut

40

Torque Shaft Ball Stud Bracket 

200 in/lbs

Torque Shaft Ball Stud Bracket (383)

40

 

 

Mopar Rear Axle Tightening Reference
*Torque values shown are in ft/lbs unless otherwise noted

8¾" Axles

Fastener

Torque

Differential Bearing Cap Bolts

90

Ring Gear to Differential Bolts (LH thread)

55

Drive Pinion Flange Nuts

Small Stem or Large Stem Stepped Pinion

240 minimum

Large Stem Tapered Pinion

170 minimum

Carrier to Differential Housing Bolts

45

Axle Shaft Retainer Nuts

35

Propeller Shaft Bolts (rear)

15


9¾" Axles

Fastener

Torque

Differential Bearing Cap Bolts

70-90

Differential Case Half Bolts

35-45

Ring Gear to Differential Case Bolts

100-120

Drive Pinion Flange Nut

250-270

Carrier Cover Bolts

15

Axle Shaft Retainer Nuts

30-35

Propeller Shaft Bolts (rear)

170-200 in/lbs