Rear Diff cover bolt tightening sequence?

[4gfun]

Have the free service manuals downloaded from this site. However, I do not see this info.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Nevermind, got my answer....start at 12 then criss cross in a star pattern.

 

[steve]

Since there isn't a special sequence specified and the bolt torque is only 22 - 30 ft lbs the order shouldn't be critical.

Check the sealant specs, they might not want you to apply final torque until it sets up.

 

[turboglenn]

Since nothing is listed, if i were you i'd just look at the sequence for similar patterns and use something like the others do. The sequence is more about an even and sometimes directional compression of a gasket or mating surface and in a case like this part, isn't really important but if you make a habbit of good practices like torquing patterns (as you've already displayed doing by this post) your builds and parts should last much longer and leak less than some one who just tightens the first bolt to spec before even hand threading any of the others.In other words, I think you're going above and beyond what's required and will be just fine

 

[4gfun]

Thank you both!