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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Differential Bearing Adjusting Nut Lock Bolt 25 (34)
Differential Cover Bolts 20 (27)
Drive Shaft-To-Pinion Flange Bolts
Except "S" & "T" Series 15 (20)
"S" & "T" Series
2.2L 15 (20)
4.3L 33 (45)
Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt 27 (36)
Ring Gear-To-Differential Case Bolt (1)
7 5/8" Ring Gear 90 (120)
8 1/2" & 8 5/8" Ring Gear 90 (120)
9 1/2" Ring Gear 105 (145)
Side Bearing Cap Bolt
8 1/2" & 8 5/8" Ring Gear 60 (81)
9 1/2" Ring Gear 60 (81)
Side Bearing Preload Adjusting Nut Lock Bolt
9 1/2" Ring Gear 22 (30)
Spring "U" Bolts
"S" & "T" Series
1st Pass (Crisscross) 18 (25)
2nd Pass (Crisscross) 73 (100)
"C" & "K" Series
With Attached Washer 53 (72)
Without Attached Washer 101 (137)
"G" Series
Below 7300 lbs. GVW 70 (95)
Above 7300 lbs. GVW 115 (150)
(1) Left-hand thread. Use NEW bolts.
Fig 1: Axle Assembly (8 1/2" & 8 5/8" Shown; Others Similar)
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