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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Differential Carrier Bracket to Bracket Reinforcement Bolt (Automatic only)

175 N·m

129 lb ft

Differential Carrier Bracket Reinforcement (Automatic only)

110 N·m + 20 degrees

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Driveline Support to Driveline Support Bracket Bolts (Manual Only)

200 N·m

148 lb ft

Driveline Support Bracket to Differential Bolts

80 N·m

59 lb ft

Differential Carrier Cover Bolts

25 N·m

18 lb ft

Differential Ring Gear Bolts

185 N·m

136 lb ft

Differential Drain Plug

35 N·m

26 lb ft

Differential Drive Pinion Flange Nut

245 N·m

181 lb ft

Differential Fill Plug

35 N·m

26 lb ft

Differential Rear Mounting Bolts

175 N·m

129 lb ft

Propeller Shaft Coupler-to-Differential Flange Bolts

85 N·m

63 lb ft

Propeller Shaft to Transmission Output Shaft Bolts

40 N·m

30 lb ft