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Fastener Specifications

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 GMC Sierra 3500 HD and 2021 GMC Sierra 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 

Application
Axle Shaft Seals
Differential Adjuster Nut Lock Ring
Drive Pinion Gear Collapsible Spacer
Drive Pinion Gear Nut
Drive Pinion Gear Washer
Front Differential Carrier Cover Gasket
Pinion Gear Shaft Lock Pin
Single Use Threaded Fastener/Component Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Ring Gear Bolts
  • First Pass:
100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
20 degrees
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal. 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Differential Carrier Assembly Mounting Bolts 110 N.m (81 lb ft)
Differential Carrier Bracket to Frame Bolts 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
Front Differential Housing Cover Bolt 37 - 47 N.m (27 - 35 lb ft)
Front Drive Axle Actuator 25 - 35 N.m (18 - 26 lb ft)
Inner Shaft Housing to Bracket Nuts 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Housing Bolt
  • First Pass:
40 N.m (30 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
35 degrees
Front Differential Carrier Oil Drain Plug 25 - 40 N.m (18 - 30 lb ft)
Front Differential Carrier Oil Filler Plug 25 - 40 N.m (18 - 30 lb ft)
Vent Hose Connector 28 N.m (21 lb ft)