Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Axle Flange Bolt (10.5 Inch Axle) | 156 N.m | 115 lb ft |
| Axle Flange Bolt (11.5 Inch Axle) | 185 N.m | 136 lb ft |
| Bearing Cap Bolt (8.6 Inch Axle) | 75 N.m | 55 lb ft |
| Bearing Cap Bolt (9.5/9.5 Inch LD Axles) | 85 N.m | 63 lb ft |
| Bearing Cap Bolt (10.5 Inch Axle) | 185 N.m | 136 lb ft |
| Bearing Cap Bolt (11.5 Inch Axle) | 207 N.m | 153 lb ft |
| Brake Backing Plate Bolt | 135 N.m | 100 lb ft |
| Brake Hose Bracket Bolt | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Brake Pipe Bracket to Rear Axle Bolt | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Brake Pipe Bracket to Rear Axle Nut | 13 N.m | 115 lb in |
| Brake Pipe Junction Block Bolt | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Differential Bearing Adjuster Nut Lock Bolt (9.5/9.5 Inch LD Axles) | 26 N.m | 19 lb ft |
| Differential Bearing Adjuster Nut Lock Bolt (10.5 Inch Axle) | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Differential Bearing Adjuster Nut Lock Bolt (11.5 Inch Axle) | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Fill Plug | 33 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Flex Hose Bracket Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Pinion Gear Bearing Retainer Bolt (10.5 Inch Axle) | 88 N.m | 65 lb ft |
| Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt (8.6 Inch Axle) | 36 N.m | 27 lb ft |
| Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt (9.5/9.5 Inch LD Axles) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Propeller Shaft Yoke Retainer Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Rear Axle Housing Cover Bolt | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Ring Gear Bolt (8.6 Inch Axle) | 120 N.m | 89 lb ft |
| Ring Gear Bolt (9.5/9.5 Inch LD Axle) | 140 N.m | 103 lb ft |
| Ring Gear Bolt (10.5 Inch Axle) | 165 N.m | 122 lb ft |
| Ring Gear Bolt ( 11.5 Inch Axle) | 237 N.m | 175 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Nut - Lower | 95 N.m | 70 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt | 95 N.m | 70 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft U-bolt Nut | 32 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| U-bolt Nut | 72 N.m | 53 lb ft |
| U-bolt Nut (25/35 Series) | 150 N.m | 110 lb ft |
| Wheel Hub Nut (10.5/11.5 Inch Axles) | 70 N.m | 52 lb ft |