I just reread post#7 "use the torque wrench to measure the turning torque before you dis-assemble"

so I put the in lb wrench on the pinion nut, pull down on the wrench, and see what the reading on the wrench is to move or turn the shaft?

then when I reassemble the unit, I tighten the nut in small increments, check what it takes to turn the shaft with the inch lb wrench. add more as necessary to achieve the final number I startd with, w/o going past where I started.

now I have the Differential sitting on the bench, that would give me a different reading compared to it being installed in the vehicle with the axles in place. am I right with this thought? I then would have two different readings.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

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