Differentials & Drive Axles: Specifications

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application	Specification
	Metric	English
Differential Carrier Bearing Cap Bolt	75 N.m	55 lb ft
Differential Drive Pinion Gear Setting Gauge Nut	2.3 N.m	20 lb in
Differential Pinion Gear Shaft Lock Bolt	36 N.m	27 lb ft
Differential Ring Gear Bolt	120 N.m	89 lb ft
Rear Axle Housing Cover Bolt	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Rear Axle Housing Fill Plug	35 N.m	26 lb ft
Wheel Speed Sensor Mounting Bolt	10 N.m	89 lb in

Fig 1: Rear Axle Specifications

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Fig 2: Rear Axle Usage

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Fig 3: Differential Adjustment Shim Specifications

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Fig 4: Pinion Bearing and Differential Bearing Preload

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