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Torque Specifications (Differential Assembly)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY)

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Differential Bearing Cap Bolt
9 1/2" Ring Gear 59 (80)
All Others 55 (75)
Differential Bearing Adjusting Nut Lock Bolt (9 1/2") 22 (30)
Differential Filler Plug 26 (35)
Differential Shaft Lock Bolt (1)
7 5/8" & 8 1/2" Ring Gear 27 (37)
9 1/2" Ring Gear 37 (50)
Housing Cover Bolt
9 1/2" Ring Gear 30 (41)
All Others 22 (30)
Drive Shaft (Universal Joint) Bolt 16 (22)
Ring Gear Bolt (Left-Hand Threads) (2)
9 1/2" Ring Gear 107 (145)
All Others 89 (121)
Wheel Lug Nut 100 (136)
(1) Threads must be coated with Loctite No. 242 (GM No. 12345382 ) before installation.
(2) Always use new ring gear bolts.