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Torque Specifications

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Description Nm lb-ft
Pinion nut (1)(2)(3)(4) 217-678 160-500
Bolt retaining the front driveshaft to the front axle flange 35 26
Nut retaining the U-bolt to the axle 133 99
Nut and bolt retaining the trackbar to the axle 174 129
Bolt retaining the stabilizer bar bracket to the axle 47 35
Bolt retaining the differential bearing cap to the differential housing 109 80
Bolt retaining the differential housing cover to the differential housing 47 35
Bolt retaining the ring gear to the differential case 136 100
Fill plug 27 20
(1) Never back off the pinion nut to reduce preload. If preload reduction is necessary, install a new collapsible spacer and pinion nut.
(2) Take frequent pinion bearing torque preload readings.
(3) For new pinion bearing installation, tighten the pinion nut to a rotating torque of 1.7-3.4 Nm (15-30 lb-in)(217-678 Nm [160-500 lb-ft]).
(4) For original pinion bearing installation, the reading must be 0.56 Nm (5 lb-in) more than the initial reading taken during the disassembly procedure.
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