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Differential Bench Torque Test

DIFFERENTIAL BENCH TORQUE TEST

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1. Check the torque required to rotate one differential side gear.
^ Mount the differential case and the Traction-Lok Torque Tool Set in a vise.
^ The initial break-away torque, if original clutch plates are used, must be within specification. The rotating torque required to keep the differential side gear turning with new clutch plates can vary.