torque setting for Rover diff centre nuts

[Gianni]

Hi, just reassembling my front diff from a complete strip down and referb. trying to track down the torque setting for mainly the diff centre nuts but any other areas would be helpful too as the swivels balls have been replaced aswell. The Haynes manual I have only covers a few areas. Any info other than whats in haynes would be appreciated. Also using new nylock nuts, should they have loctite, a flat washer and and spring washer. None of which were on there when i disassembled. It had been butchered by previous owner though so im a little unsure as to how it is supposed to be. Its a early series 2 Rover SWB ive been informed. it does have 10in brakes so I think thats right.
Thanks.
Gianni

[Chazza]

G'day Gianni,
Torque settings taken from my S3 manual; figures in pound/foot (lb') for Rover type axles:
Crown wheel bolts 40-45 lb'
Diff bearing cap bolts 50-65
Pinion nut 85
Upper and lower swivel pin bolts 50-65
Hub driving-flange bolts 30-38
Hub driving-flange nut 15-20

Steering ball joint nut 30
Road wheel nut 75-85 (the ones so many people don't bother using a torque-wrench on and causes them grief in the long run!)

N.B. Salisbury axles have different settings to the above.

If a fastener isn't in this list measure its diameter and use a figure from an identical fastener in the list.

Nyloc nuts only need themselves for company. It is a good idea not to re-use them as the nylon locking ring becomes deformed and will not hold as well after being used once. However; on non-safety-critical systems, I re-use them with Loctite on the thread, or I machine off the nylon and use them as standard nuts,

Cheers Charlie