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Fastener Specifications

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Differential Carrier Components
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Differential Carrier and Components

Callout Component Name [ Component Quantity ] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Front Differential Carrier Bushing [ 2x ] Yes - - Front Differential Carrier Bushing Replacement (without F47) , or
Front Differential Carrier Bushing Replacement (with F47) .
2 Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Nut Yes - Used Bearings
Tighten the pinion nut, in small increments, as needed, until the torque required to rotate the pinion is 0.40-0.57 N.m (3-5 lb/in) greater than the torque recorded during removal.
Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Yoke Replacement
New Bearings
Tighten the pinion nut, in small increments, as needed, until the torque required to rotate the pinion is 2.9-3.9 N.m (26-35 lb/in).
Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Inner Bearing Replacement (without F47) , or
Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Inner Bearing Replacement (with F47) .
3 Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Seal Yes - - Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Seal Replacement
4 Front Differential Carrier Vent Hose Connector - Yes 28 N.m (21 lb-ft) Front Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (without F47) , or
Front Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (with F47) .
5 Front Wheel Drive Shaft Slinger Yes - - Front Wheel Drive Shaft Slinger Replacement - Left Side
6 Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Seal Yes - - Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side
7 Front Differential Carrier Shield Bolt - - 13 N.m (115 lb/in) Front Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (without F47) , or
Front Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (with F47) .
8 Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Spacer Yes - - Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Outer Bearing Replacement (without F47) , or
Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Outer Bearing Replacement (with F47) .
9 Front Differential Carrier Cover Gasket Yes - - Front Differential Carrier Gasket Replacement
10 Front Differential Carrier Cover Bolt [ 10x ] - Yes First Pass: 25 N.m (18 lb-ft)
Final Pass: 30 degrees
Front Differential Carrier Cover and Gasket Replacement
11 Front Differential Carrier Oil Filler Plug - - 35 N.m (26 lb-ft) Front Axle Lubricant Replacement
12 Front Differential Bearing Cap Bolt [ 4x ] - - First Pass: 30 N.m (22 lb-ft)
Final Pass: 40 degrees
Front Differential Assembly Replacement (without F47) , or
Front Differential Assembly Replacement (with F47) .
13 Front Drive Axle Actuator Bolt [ 4x ] - Yes 22 N.m (16 lb-ft) Front Drive Axle Actuator Replacement
14 Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Seal Yes - - Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Seal Replacement
15 Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Housing Bolt [ 4x ] - Yes First Pass: 40 N.m (30 lb-ft)
Final Pass: 30 degrees
Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Housing Replacement
16 Front Differential Carrier Bushing Yes - - Front Differential Carrier Bushing Replacement (without F47) , or
Front Differential Carrier Bushing Replacement (with F47) .
17 Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Yes - - Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side
18 Front Wheel Drive Shaft Slinger Yes - - Front Wheel Drive Shaft Slinger Replacement - Right Side
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Differential Carrier Mounting

Callout Component Name [ Component Quantity ] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Front Differential Carrier Bolt - - 95 N.m (70 lb-ft) Front Axle Replacement (without F47) , or
Front Axle Replacement (with F47) .
2 Front Differential Carrier Bolt - - - Front Axle Replacement (without F47) , or
Front Axle Replacement (with F47) .
3 Front Differential Carrier Bracket Nut - - 130 N.m (96 lb-ft) Front Axle Replacement (without F47) , or
Front Axle Replacement (with F47) .
4 Front Differential Carrier Bolt Yes - - Front Axle Replacement (without F47) , or
Front Axle Replacement (with F47) .
5 Front Differential Carrier Nut - - First Pass: 115 N.m (85 lb-ft)
Final Pass: 68 degrees
Front Axle Replacement (without F47) , or
Front Axle Replacement (with F47) .