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For 1990-2009 cars only

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Axle Flange Bolts (10.5" Axle)

156 N·m

115 lb ft

Bearing Cap Bolts (8.6" Axle)

75 N·m

55 lb ft

Bearing Cap Bolts (9.5" Axle)

85 N·m

63 lb ft

Bearing Cap Bolts (10.5" Axle)

185 N·m

136 lb ft

Brake Backing Plate Bolts (All Axles)

140 N·m

103 lb ft

Differential Bearing Adjuster Nut Lock Bolt (9.5" Axle)

26 N·m

19 lb ft

Differential Bearing Adjuster Nut Lock Bolt (10.5" Axle)

27 N·m

20 lb ft

Differential Drive Pinion Bearing Retainer Bolts (10.5" Axle)

88 N·m

65 lb ft

Differential Housing Cover Bolts (All Axles)

40 N·m

30 lb ft

Fill Plug (All Axles)

33 N·m

24 lb ft

Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt (8.6" Axle)

36 N·m

27 lb ft

Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt (9.5" Axle)

50 N·m

37 lb ft

Ring Gear Bolts (8.6" Axle)

120 N·m

89 lb ft

Ring Gear Bolts (9.5" Axle)

140 N·m

103 lb ft

Ring Gear Bolts (10.5" Axle)

165 N·m

122 lb ft

U-Bolt Nuts (w/ attached washers)

72 N·m

53 lb ft

U-Bolt Nuts (w/o attached washers)

137 N·m

101 lb ft

Wheel Hub Nut

70 N·m

52 lb ft