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Fastener Tightening Specifications

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Differential Housing Cover Bolts 29 N.m 21 lb ft
Differential Ring Gear Bolts 185 N.m 136 lb ft
Differential Support Mounting Bolts 175 N.m 129 lb ft
Drain Plug 39 N.m 29 lb ft
Fill Plug 39 N.m 29 lb ft
Pinion Cage Bolts 29 N.m 21 lb ft
Pinion Nut 265 N.m 195 lb ft
Propeller Shaft Coupler-to-Differential Flange Bolts 85 N.m 63 lb ft