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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
Lube Baffle
Pinion Gear Shaft Lock Roll Pin
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 180 N.m (133 lb ft)
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

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

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Actuator, Electric 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Differential Carrier Assembly Bearing Cap Bolts 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
Differential Carrier Assembly Mounting Bracket to Carrier Bolts 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
Differential Carrier Assembly Mounting Bracket to Frame Bolts 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
Differential Housing Cover Bolts 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Disconnect Fork Access Cover Bolts 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Plug, Drain and Fill 32 N.m (24 lb ft)
Front Axle Shaft Tube to Axle Bolts 60 N.m (44 lb ft)