JD 440a axle planetary question

[thumper]

hello everyone.. im  reasssembling my inner/outer axle bearings, seals, thrust washer and new axle/planetary bolt on my 1970 440a.  i blew my outer front axle bearing thursday and all you jd guys know the proceedure on this! lol.. does anyone know the torque spec for the new axle/planetary bolt and the 12 axle housing to differential housing bolts? :P

[dnash]

According to 540 manual:

axle housing to differential case - 130ft/lbs

Tighten planet pinion carrier bolt to 115ft/lbs then rotate carrier 3 times and tighten to 125ft/lbs. Install lock plate (triangle plate)...may be necessary to flip. If planet pinion carrier bolt must be turned for alignment, do not advance more than 8 degrees.

Hope this helps.

[thumper]

thanks for the quick reply!!:)  is your manual for the strait 540 and 540a? 

[dnash]

Its for the 540 (no extra letter). I assume the 540a will be very similar in terms of torque specs etc.