Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Axle Shaft Bolts (10.5 Inch Axle) | 156 N.m | 115 lb ft |
| Bearing Cap Bolts (8.6 Inch Axle) | 75 N.m | 55 lb ft |
| Bearing Cap Bolts (9.5 LD Axle) | 95 N.m | 63 lb ft |
| Bearing Cap Bolts (10.5 Inch Axle) | 185 N.m | 136 lb ft |
| Brake Junction Block Bolt (8.6 Inch Axle) | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Brake Junction Block Bolt (9.5 LD/10.5 Inch Axles) | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Brake Hose Bracket Bolt (8.6/9.5 LD, 10.5 Axles) | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Differential Case Screws (10.5 Inch Axle) | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Pinion Gear Bearing Retainer Bolt (10.5 Inch Axle) | 88 N.m | 65 lb ft |
| Drain Plug (10.5 Inch Axle) | 33 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Fill Plug (8.6/9.5 LD, 10.5 Inch Axles) | 33 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt (8.6 Inch Axle) | 36 N.m | 27 lb ft |
| Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt (9.5 LD Axle) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Rear Axle Cover Bolts (8.6 Inch Axle) | 39 N.m | 29 lb ft |
| Rear Axle Cover Bolts (9.5 LD Inch Axle) | 39 N.m | 29 lb ft |
| Rear Axle Cover Bolts (10.5 Inch Axle) | 39 N.m | 29 lb ft |
| Ring Gear Bolts (8.6 Inch Axle) | 120 N.m | 89 lb ft |
| Ring Gear Bolts (9.5 LD Axle) | 140 N.m | 103 lb ft |
| Ring Gear Bolts (10.5 Inch Axle) | 165 N.m | 122 lb ft |
| Rear Axle Bearing Adjuster Nut (10.5 Inch Axle) | 70 N.m | 52 lb ft |