Fastener Tightening Specifications
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Bearing Cap Bolts | 75 N.m | 55 lb ft |
| Differential Housing Cover Bolts (7.6" Axle) | 30 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Differential Housing Cover Bolts (8.6" Axle) | 39 N.m | 29 lb ft |
| Drain Plug | 33 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Fill Plug | 33 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt (7.6" Axle) | 34 N.m | 25 lb ft |
| Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt (8.6" Axle) | 36 N.m | 27 lb ft |
| Ring Gear Bolts | 120 N.m | 90 lb ft |
| Vent Clamp Bolt | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Vibration Dampener Front Mount Nut | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Vibration Dampener Mount to Frame Bolts | 46 N.m | 34 lb ft |
| Vibration Dampener Mount to Frame Nuts | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Vibration Dampener to Rear Axle Mount Bolt | 86 N.m | 63 lb ft |
| Vibration Dampener to Rear Axle Mount Nut | 65 N.m | 48 lb ft |