Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Differential Housing Cover Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Differential Ring Gear Bolts | 185 N.m | 136 lb ft |
| Differential Support Mounting Bolts | 175 N.m | 129 lb ft |
| Drain Plug | 39 N.m | 29 lb ft |
| Fill Plug | 39 N.m | 29 lb ft |
| Pinion Cage Bolts | 29 N.m | 21 lb ft |
| Pinion Nut | 265 N.m | 195 lb ft |
| Propeller Shaft Coupler-to-Differential Flange Bolts | 85 N.m | 63 lb ft |