Tightening Specification And Sequence, Center Differential Housing - Attached Driveshaft
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-- Tighten bolts in 8 stages as follows:
| Step | Bolts | Tightening Specification/Additional Turn |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Aluminum bolts -1- | 8 Nm |
| 2. | Aluminum bolts -2- | Tighten the bolt hand-tight. |
| 3. | Aluminum bolts -1- | Loosen again and then install all the way hand-tight |
| 4. | Aluminum bolts -3- | Tighten the bolt hand-tight. |
| 5. | Steel bolts -4- | Tighten the bolt hand-tight. |
| 6. | -1, 2, 3, 4- | 10 Nm diagonally |
| 7. | Steel bolts -4- | 15 Nm |
| 8. | -1, 2, 3, 4- | 90° additional turn, diagonally |