Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification |
|---|
| Metric | English |
| Differential Adjuster Lock Nut Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Differential Carrier Assembly Case Bolts 8.25 Axle | 73 N.m | 54 lb ft |
| Differential Carrier Assembly Case Bolts 9.25 Axle | 47 N.m | 35 lb ft |
| Differential Carrier Assembly Mounting Bolts and Nuts | 100 N.m | 75 lb ft |
| Differential Carrier Bracket to Frame Nuts | 100 N.m | 75 lb ft |
| Front Differential Carrier Shield Bolts | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Front Drive Axle Actuator | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Inner Shaft Housing to Bracket Nuts | 100 N.m | 75 lb ft |
| Inner Shaft Housing to Differential Carrier Assembly Bolts 8.25 Axle | 55 N.m | 41 lb ft |
| Inner Shaft Housing to Differential Carrier Assembly Bolts 9.25 Axle | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt, 9.25 Axle | 53 N.m | 39 lb ft |
| Plug, Drain and Fill | 33 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Ring Gear Bolts, 8.25 Axle | 120 N.m | 89 lb ft |
| Ring Gear Bolts, 9.25 Axle | 138 N.m | 102 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Link Nut | 18 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Vent Hose Connector | 28 N.m | 21 lb ft |
| Wheel Drive Shaft Inboard Flange Bolts | 79 N.m | 58 lb ft |
| Wheel Drive Shaft to Front Hub Nut | 240 N.m | 177 lb ft |
| Yoke Retainer Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
Axle Preload and Backlash Specifications
| Application | Specification |
|---|
| Metric | English |
| Backlash | 0.08-0.25 mm | 0.003-0.010 in |
| Backlash (Preferred) | 0.13-0.18 mm | 0.005-0.007 in |
| Pinion Bearing Preload, New Bearings | 1.7-3.4 N.m | 15-30 lb in |
| Pinion Bearing Preload, Used Bearings | 1.1-2.3 N.m | 10-20 lb in |
| Pinion and Differential Case Bearing Preload, New Bearings | 3.4-6.2 N.m | 30-55 lb in |
| Pinion and Differential Case Bearing Preload, Used Bearings | 2.8-5.1 N.m | 25-45 lb in |
