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) |