Fastener Tightening Specifications

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Carrier Cover Bolts 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
Fill Plug 36 Nm (27 ft. lbs.)
Outer U-Bolt Nuts 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.)
Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt 36 Nm (27 ft. lbs.)
Propeller Shaft Bolts 36 Nm (27 ft. lbs.)
Vent Clamp Bolt 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.)
Wheel Nuts 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.)
Brake Pipe Fittings 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)

7 5/8" RING GEAR
Axle Carrier Cover Bolts 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
Bearing Cap Bolts 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.)
Filler Plug 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)
Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.)
Ring Gear Bolts 120 Nm (90 ft. lbs.)

LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL
7 5/8, 8 1/2, and 8 5/8 inch 36 Nm (27 ft. lbs.)
9 1/2 inch Differential Lock Screw 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)

10 1/2" RING GEAR
Case bolts 42 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)