Fastener Tightening Specifications

REAR AXLE FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

ON VEHICLE SERVICE
Carrier Cover Bolts 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
Lower Shock Absorber Bolts 84 Nm (62 ft. lbs.)
Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.)
Propeller Shaft Bolts 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
U-Bolt Nuts 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.)
Vibration Dampener:
Front Mount Nut 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.)
Rear Axle Mount Bolt 86 Nm (63 ft. lbs.)
Rear Axle Mount Nut 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.)
Mount To Frame Bolts 46 Nm (34 ft. lbs.)
Mount To Frame Nuts 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)

7 5/8 INCH 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.)

8 5/8 INCH RING GEAR
Axle Carrier Cover Bolts 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
Bearing Cap Bolts 80 Nm (60 ft. lbs.)
Filler Plug 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)
Ring Gear Bolts 120 Nm (90 ft. lbs.)

LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL
7 5/8, 8 1/2, And 8 5/8 Inch Differential Lock Screw 36 Nm (27 ft. lbs.)
9 1/2 Inch Differential Lock Screw 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)
Case Bolts 42 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)