Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification |
|---|
| Metric | English |
| Differential Adjuster Lock Nut Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Differential Carrier Case Bolt | 78 N.m | 58 lb ft |
| Differential Carrier Assembly Bolt/Nut | 100 N.m | 75 lb ft |
| Differential Carrier Assembly Hole Plug | 28 N.m | 21 lb ft |
| Front Axle Drain/Fill Plug | 33 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Inner Axle Shaft Housing Nut | 100 N.m | 75 lb ft |
| Inner Axle Shaft Housing Bolt | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Ring Gear Bolt | 138 N.m | 102 lb ft |
| Vent Hose Connector | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Wheel Drive Shaft Inboard Flange-to-Axle Shaft Bolt | 79 N.m | 58 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 |
