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Fastener Specifications

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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
Pinion Spacer
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)
Ring Gear Bolts 170 N.m (125 lb ft)
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

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

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Backing Plate Bolt 130 N.m (96 lb ft)
Bearing Cap Bolts 200mm Axle 53 N.m (39 lb ft)
Bearing Cap Bolts 220mm Axle 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Differential Housing Cover Bolts and Stud 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Fill Plug 33 N.m (24 lb ft)
Drain Plug 33 N.m (24 lb ft)
Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt - Locking Differential 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt - Open Differential 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Leaf Spring U-bolts
  • Leaf Spring U-bolts - First Pass
80 N.m (59 lb ft)
  • Leaf Spring U-bolts - Final Pass
130 degrees
Shock Absorber Bolts 160 N.m (118 lb ft)