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For 1990-2009 cars only

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