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Fastener Specifications

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Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Component

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
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
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:
90 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)