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Fastener Specifications

Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 

Application
Differential Clutch O-ring
Rear Axle Retaining Ring
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal. 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Differential Carrier Front Mounting Bolts 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Differential Carrier Rear Mounting Bolts 108 N.m (80 lb ft)
Differential Clutch Bolts 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
Differential Clutch Module Screws 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Differential Clutch Module Shield Nut 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Differential Clutch Module Shield Screws 11 N.m (97 lb in)
Rear Differential Drain Plug 39 N.m (29 lb ft)
Rear Differential Fill Plug 39 N.m (29 lb ft)