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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 Drive Pinion Gear Seal
Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Retaining Ring
Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft 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
Application	Metric (English)
Pinion Nut	Differential Drive Pinion Gear Seal Replacement

Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE: All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal.
Application	Specification
Application	Metric (English)
Front Differential Carrier Cover Bolt	54 N.m (40 lb ft)
Front Differential Carrier Mounting Bolts - Front
First Pass:	30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Final Pass:	180 degrees
Front Differential Carrier Mounting Bolts - Rear
First Pass:	30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Final Pass:	180 degrees
Drain Plug	33 N.m (24 lb ft)
Fill Plug	33 N.m (24 lb ft)
Intermediate Shaft Housing Bolts	58 N.m (43 lb ft)