31 50 Front axle differential
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FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (1AZ - 8AZ)
| Type | Thread | Tightening Specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Front axle final drive to engine oil pan | E30 / E34 | 42 N.m. | ||
| 2AZ Oil filler plug | E30 | 53 N.m. | ||
| E34 | 70 N.m. | |||
| 3AZ Oil drain plug | E30 | 20 N.m. | ||
| E34 | 70 N.m. | |||
| 4AZ Pinion/ring gear to front axle final drive | E30 | 22 N.m. | ||
| 5AZ Bearing cap to front axle final drive | E30 | 22 N.m. | ||
| 6AZ Front axle final drive case bolts | E34 | 74 +/- 4 N.m. | ||
| 7AZ Front axle final drive to engine oil pan | E46 / E53 / E83 | 55 N.m. | ||
| E60 / E61 | 65 N.m. | |||
| 8AZ Oil filler/drain plug | E46 / E53 / E60 / E61 / E83 | 60 N.m. |