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Front Drive Axle: Specifications Hummer H2 I

Fastener Tightening Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Differential Adjuster Lock Nut Bolt20 N.m15 lb ft
Differential Carrier Assembly Case Bolts78 N.m58 lb ft
Differential Carrier Assembly Mounting Bolts and Nuts100 N.m75 lb ft
Differential Carrier Assembly Hole Plug28 N.m21 lb ft
Inner Axle Shaft Housing to Frame Mounting Bolt and Nut100 N.m75 lb ft
Inner Axle Shaft Housing to Differential Carrier Assembly Bolts40 N.m30 lb ft
Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt53 N.m39 lb ft
Plug, Drain and Fill33 N.m24 lb ft
Ring Gear Bolts138 N.m102 lb ft
Stabilizer Link Nut18 N.m13 lb ft
Vent Connector20 N.m15 lb ft
Wheel Drive Shaft Inboard Flange Bolts79 N.m58 lb ft
Yoke Retainer Bolts25 N.m18 lb ft

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Axle Preload and Backlash Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Backlash0.08-0.25 mm0.003-0.010 in
Backlash (Preferred)0.13-0.18 mm0.005-0.007 in
Pinion Bearing Preload, New Bearings1.7-3.4 N.m15-30 lb in
Pinion Bearing Preload, Used Bearings1.1-2.3 N.m10-20 lb in
Pinion and Differential Case Bearing Preload, New Bearings3.4-6.2 N.m30-55 lb in
Pinion and Differential Case Bearing Preload, Used Bearings2.8-5.1 N.m25-45 lb in

Axle Preload and Backlash Specifications