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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
Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Retaining Ring
Transmission @ Transfer Case O-ring Seal
Transfer Case Input Shaft Bearing Retainer Front Seal
Transfer Case Input Shaft Bearing Retainer Rear Seal
Transfer Case Rear Extension Housing O-Ring Seal
Single Use Threaded Fastener/Component Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

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

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Transfer Case Drain Plug 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
Transfer Case Fill Plug 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
Transfer Case Rear Output Shaft Housing Bolt 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
Transfer Case Rear Output Flange Nut - Minimum torque - Tighten additional as required to obtain the correct rotating torque 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Transfer Case Rear Output Flange - Rotating Torque 1.5 N.m (13 lb in)
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2.9 N.m (26 lb in)
Transfer Case Rear Extension Housing Bolt
  • First Pass:
28 N.m (21 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
90 degrees
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

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

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Housing Bolts 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Transfer Case Adapter Plate @ Transmission Bolts (1) (for Automatic Transmission)
  • First Pass:
100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
30-40 degrees
Transfer Case Adapter Plate @ Transmission Bolts (2) (for Automatic Transmission)
  • First Pass:
60 N.m (44 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
60-75 degrees
Transfer Case Adapter Plate @ Transmission Bolts (1) (for Manual Transmission)
  • First Pass:
100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
30-40 degrees
Transfer Case Vent 25 N.m (18 lb ft)