Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Axle Flange Bolts, 10.5" Axle | 156 N.m | 115 lb ft |
| Axle Flange Bolts, 11.5" Axle | 200 N.m | 148 lb ft |
| Bearing Cap Bolts, 8.6" Axle | 75 N.m | 55 lb ft |
| Bearing Cap Bolts, 9.5" Axle | 85 N.m | 63 lb ft |
| Bearing Cap Bolts, 9.75" Axle | 109 N.m | 80 lb ft |
| Bearing Cap Bolts, 10.5" Axle | 185 N.m | 136 lb ft |
| Bearing Cap Bolts, 11.5" Axle | 207 N.m | 153 lb ft |
| Brake Backing Plate Bolts, All Except 9.75" Axle | 140 N.m | 103 lb ft |
| Brake Hose Bracket Bolt | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Brake Pipe Bracket to Rear Axle Bolts | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Brake Pipe Bracket to Rear Axle Nut | 13 N.m | 10 lb ft |
| Brake Pipe Junction Block Bolt | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Differential Bearing Adjuster Nut Lock Bolt, 9.5" Axle | 26 N.m | 19 lb ft |
| Differential Bearing Adjuster Nut Lock Bolt, 10.5" Axle | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Differential Bearing Adjuster Nut Lock Bolt, 11.5" Axle | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Differential Housing Cover Bolts, All Except 9.75" Axle | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Drain Plug, All Except 9.75" Axle | 33 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Drain Plug, 9.75" Axle | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Fill Plug, All Except 9.75" Axle | 33 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Fill Plug, 9.75" Axle | 21 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Flex Hose Bracket Bolts | 12 N.m | 1106 lb in |
| Jounce Bracket Bolt, 9.75" Axle | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Pinion Bearing Cage Bolts, 10.5" Axle | 88 N.m | 65 lb ft |
| Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt, 8.6" Axle | 36 N.m | 27 lb ft |
| Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt, 9.5" Axle | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Pinion Yoke Nut, 9.75" Axle | 370 N.m | 273 lb ft |
| Propeller Shaft Retainer Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Ring Gear Bolts, 8.6" Axle | 120 N.m | 89 lb ft |
| Ring Gear Bolts, 9.5" Axle | 140 N.m | 103 lb ft |
| Ring Gear Bolts, 9.75" Axle | 178 N.m | 131 lb ft |
| Ring Gear Bolts, 10.5" Axle | 165 N.m | 122 lb ft |
| Ring Gear Bolts, 11.5" Axle | 237 N.m | 175 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Nuts - Lower | 95 N.m | 70 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolts | 95 N.m | 70 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft U-bolt Nuts | 32 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| U-Bolt Nuts, 15 Series w/o RPO NYS | 72 N.m | 53 lb ft |
| U-Bolt Nuts, 15 Series w/ RPO NYS | 150 N.m | 110 lb ft |
| U-Bolt Nuts, 25/35 Series | 150 N.m | 110 lb ft |
| Wheel Hub Nut, 10.5", 11.5" Axle | 70 N.m | 52 lb ft |