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Rear Drive Axle: Specifications GMC Sierra 2500

Differentials & Drive Axles 10 illustrations ~128 words

Fastener Tightening Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Axle Flange Bolts, 10.5" Axle156 N.m115 lb ft
Axle Flange Bolts, 11.5" Axle200 N.m148 lb ft
Bearing Cap Bolts, 8.6" Axle75 N.m55 lb ft
Bearing Cap Bolts, 9.5" Axle85 N.m63 lb ft
Bearing Cap Bolts, 9.75" Axle109 N.m80 lb ft
Bearing Cap Bolts, 10.5" Axle185 N.m136 lb ft
Bearing Cap Bolts, 11.5" Axle207 N.m153 lb ft
Brake Backing Plate Bolts, All Except 9.75" Axle140 N.m103 lb ft
Brake Hose Bracket Bolt22 N.m16 lb ft
Brake Pipe Bracket to Rear Axle Bolts22 N.m16 lb ft
Brake Pipe Bracket to Rear Axle Nut13 N.m10 lb ft
Brake Pipe Junction Block Bolt22 N.m16 lb ft
Differential Bearing Adjuster Nut Lock Bolt, 9.5" Axle26 N.m19 lb ft
Differential Bearing Adjuster Nut Lock Bolt, 10.5" Axle27 N.m20 lb ft
Differential Bearing Adjuster Nut Lock Bolt, 11.5" Axle27 N.m20 lb ft
Differential Housing Cover Bolts, All Except 9.75" Axle40 N.m30 lb ft
Drain Plug, All Except 9.75" Axle33 N.m24 lb ft
Drain Plug, 9.75" Axle27 N.m20 lb ft
Fill Plug, All Except 9.75" Axle33 N.m24 lb ft
Fill Plug, 9.75" Axle21 N.m15 lb ft
Flex Hose Bracket Bolts12 N.m1106 lb in
Jounce Bracket Bolt, 9.75" Axle12 N.m106 lb in
Pinion Bearing Cage Bolts, 10.5" Axle88 N.m65 lb ft
Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt, 8.6" Axle36 N.m27 lb ft
Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt, 9.5" Axle50 N.m37 lb ft
Pinion Yoke Nut, 9.75" Axle370 N.m273 lb ft
Propeller Shaft Retainer Bolts25 N.m18 lb ft
Ring Gear Bolts, 8.6" Axle120 N.m89 lb ft
Ring Gear Bolts, 9.5" Axle140 N.m103 lb ft
Ring Gear Bolts, 9.75" Axle178 N.m131 lb ft
Ring Gear Bolts, 10.5" Axle165 N.m122 lb ft
Ring Gear Bolts, 11.5" Axle237 N.m175 lb ft
Shock Absorber Nuts - Lower95 N.m70 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolts95 N.m70 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft U-bolt Nuts32 N.m24 lb ft
U-Bolt Nuts, 15 Series w/o RPO NYS72 N.m53 lb ft
U-Bolt Nuts, 15 Series w/ RPO NYS150 N.m110 lb ft
U-Bolt Nuts, 25/35 Series150 N.m110 lb ft
Wheel Hub Nut, 10.5", 11.5" Axle70 N.m52 lb ft

Fastener Tightening Specifications

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Scheme 33: Differential Adjustment Shim Specifications
Scheme 33: Differential Adjustment Shim Specifications

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Scheme 35: Pinion Bearing & Differential Bearing Preload
Scheme 35: Pinion Bearing & Differential Bearing Preload

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Scheme 36: Sealers, Adhesives & Lubricants
Scheme 36: Sealers, Adhesives & Lubricants

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Scheme 37: Rear Axle Disassembled Views
Scheme 37: Rear Axle Disassembled Views

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Begin the system diagnosis by reviewing the system Description and Operation. Reviewing the Description and Operation information will help you determine the correct symptom diagnostic procedure when a malfunction exists. Reviewing the description and Operation information will also help you determine if the condition described by the customer is normal operation. Refer to Symptoms - Rear Drive Axle in order to identify the correct procedure for diagnosing the system and where the procedure is located.

Review the system and operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Rear Drive Axle Description & Operation .

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