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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed to make sure the parts are properly tightened without straining or distorting parts. These specifications are for clean and lightly-lubricated threads only.
Differential Bearing Cap Bolt/Screw 55 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Differential Drive Pinion Gear Setting Gage Nut 20 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Differential Pinion Gear Shaft Lock Bolt/Screw 7 1/2-Inch Ring Gear 24 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
8 1/2-Inch Ring Gear 20 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Differential Ring Gear Bolt/Screw (Left-Hand Thread) 89 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Propeller Shaft Bolt/Screw 16 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Rear Axle Housing Cover Bolt/Screw 22 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Rear Axle Housing Drain Plug 26 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Rear Brake Backing Plate Nut 35 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Rear Brake Hose Fitting-to-Housing Bolt/Screw 20 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Rear Brake Pipe Fitting 18 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Rear Brake Pipe-to-Rear Brake Hose Fitting 18 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Rear Wheel Nut 100 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)