Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Differential Carrier Assembly Case Bolts | 48 N.m | 35 lb ft |
| Differential Carrier Assembly to Frame Mounting Bolts | 85 N.m | 63 lb ft |
| Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Housing to Differential Carrier Assembly Bolts | 48 N.m | 35 lb ft |
| Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Housing Bushing to Frame Bolts | 85 N.m | 63 lb ft |
| Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Seal Cover to Differential Carrier Assembly Bolts | 18 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Pinion Gear Shaft Lock Bolt | 35 N.m | 26 lb ft |
| Pinion Yoke Retainer Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Plug, Drain and Fill | 33 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Ring Gear Bolts | 84 N.m | 62 lb ft |
| Side Bearing Adjuster Sleeve Lock Tab Bolts | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Vent Hose Connector | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Wheel Drive Shaft Inboard Flange Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
Fastener Tightening Specifications
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 |
Axle Preload and Backlash Specifications