Torque Specifications
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | Nm | lb-ft | lb-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinion nutabcd | 217-678 | 160-500 | - |
| Stabilizer bar link nuts | 80 | 59 | - |
| Brake hose bracket bolts | 18 | 13 | - |
| Driveshaft flange bolts | 35 | 26 | - |
| Trackbar nut | 250 | 184 | - |
| Hublock vacuum hose nut | 18 | 13 | - |
| Lower shock bolts | 150 | 111 | - |
| Radius arm bolts | 300 | 221 | - |
| Differential bearing cap bolts | 108 | 80 | - |
| Differential housing bolts | 47 | 35 | - |
| Differential ring gear bolts | 183 | 135 | - |
| Fill plug | 27 | 20 | - |
| Hublock bolts | 6 | - | 53 |
| Caliper bolts (F-250, F-350) | 225 | 166 | - |
| Caliper bolts (F-450, F-550) | 400 | 295 | - |
| Anti-lock brake system (ABS) wire screw | 11 | 8 | - |
| Drag link nut | 115 | 85 | - |
| Tie-rod nut | 115 | 85 | - |
| ABS wire-to-spring seat | 15 | 11 | - |
| Hub/bearing nut | 180 | 133 | - |
| Differential vent | 11 | 8 | - |
| Differential vacuum hose stud | 11 | 8 | - |
| Spring seat bolt | 170 | 125 | - |
| Knuckle vacuum vent | 17 | 13 | - |
a Never back off the pinion nut to reduce pinion bearing preload. If pinion bearing preload reduction is necessary, install a new collapsible spacer and pinion nut.
b Take frequent pinion bearing preload readings.
c For new pinion bearing installation, tighten the pinion nut to a rotating torque of 1.7-3.4 N.m (15-30 lb-in) (217-678 N.m [160-500 lb-ft]).
d For original pinion bearing installation, the reading must be 0.56 N.m (5 lb-in) more than the initial reading taken during the disassembly procedure.