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Section 800 (Rear Drive Axle): Specifications

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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Axle Flange Bolts, 10.5" Axle 156 N.m 115 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
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 Bolt 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Brake Pipe Bracket Nut 13 N.m 115 lb in
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 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" Axles 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
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
U-Bolt Nuts, 15 Series and 25 Series w/o 8.1 L Engine 72 N.m 53 lb ft
U-Bolt Nuts, 15 Series w/ RPO NYS and 25 Series w/ 8.1 L Engine 150 N.m 110 lb ft
Wheel Hub Nut, 10.5" Axle 70 N.m 52 lb ft