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Torque Specifications

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
Differential pinion shaft lock bolt 30 22 -
Differential pinion bearing preload (used pinion bearings) 0.9--1.5 - 8--14
Differential pinion bearing preload (new pinion bearings) 1.8--3.3 - 16--29
Differential housing cover bolt 45 33 -
Fill plug 30 22 -
Handle for Pinion Depth Gauge 2.2 - 20
Differential bearing cap bolt 105 77 -
Differential ring gear bolt 105 77 -
Upper control arm nut 103 76 -
Lower control arm nut 150 111 -
Shock absorber nut 90 66 -
Bellcrank stud nut 250 185 -
Rear stabilizer bar bolt 25 18 -
Rear stabilizer bar link 20 15 -
Anti-lock sensor 6 - 53
Driveshaft bolt 112 83 -
Nut for Differential Clutch Setting Gauge 6.7 - 60
Initial minimum breakaway torque, Traction-Lok® 27 20 -
Differential housing vent 18 13 -
Bellcrank stud 258 191 -