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Differential: Specifications Pontiac Aztek I

FLUID TYPE & CAPACITY

Use synthetic Gear Oil (12378514 for US; 88901045 for Canada). Fluid capacity is 2.1 qts. (1.9L).

TORQUE TUBE ASSEMBLY CLEANING AND INSPECTION

Note. The internal components of the torque tube assembly are not serviced separately. Replace the tube and internal components as an assembly.

  1. Inspect the torque tube for broken or cracked welds, dents or damage to the exterior of the tube, a damaged propeller shaft flange, or loose or missing dampeners.
  2. Inspect the propeller shaft seal surface for wear or excessive scoring. Inspect the propeller shaft splines for any unusual or excessive wear.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Axle Shaft Nut192 (260)
Brake Caliper Bolts33 (45)
Brake Caliper Bracket Bolts96 (130)
Dampener Bolt47 (64)
Differential Carrier-To-Cradle Mount Bolts37 (50)
Differential Drain & Fill Plugs23 (32)
Drive Shaft-To-Transfer Case & Torque Tube Flange Bolt (8 mm)24 (33)
Drive Shaft To Torque Tube Bolts24 (33)
Rear Suspension Knuckle Bolt & Nut63 (85)
Rear Tie Rod Bolt63 (85)
Seal Clamps - Large & Small100 (136)
Suspension Knuckle-To-Control Arm Bolt63 (85)
Tie Rod Bolt63 (85)
Torque Tube Bracket-To-Body Bolts41 (56)
Torque Tube Bracket Through-Bolt & Nut47 (64)
Torque Tube-To-Differential Bolts18 (25)
Upper Control Arm Knuckle Bolts63 (85)
Wheel Lug Nuts100 (140)
INCH lbs. (N.m)
Clutch Pump Check Valve Bolts106 (12)
Parking Brake Cable Bracket89 (10)
Pinion Housing-To-Differential Bolts106 (12)
Valve Bolts106 (12)
Wheel Nut Caps27 (3)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS