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Torque Specifications

FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) 

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (4WD)

Part Tightened N*m kgf*cm ft.*lbf
Drain plug x Differential carrier 39 400 29
Filler plug x Differential carrier 39 400 29
Breather plug x Differential carrier 21 210 15
Side bearing retainer deflector x Differential carrier 7.0 71 62 in.*lbf
Side bearing retainer x Differential carrier 58 590 43
Differential case x Differential ring gear 97 985 71
Companion flange front x Differential drive pinion 108 to 235 1,100 to 2,400 80 to 173
Front differential carrier assembly x Engine assembly 87 890 64
Companion flange front x Propeller shaft assembly front 25 255 18

REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY 

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

Part Tightened N*m kgf*cm ft.*lbf
Drain plug x Differential carrier 49 500 36
Filler plug x Differential carrier 49 500 36
Differential carrier cover x Differential carrier 47 475 35
Differential carrier cover breather plug x Differential carrier cover 21 210 15
Breather plug oil deflector x Differential carrier cover 7.0 70 62 in.*lbf
Differential case x Differential ring gear 64 650 47
Companion flange rear x Differential drive pinion 490 or less 5,000 or less 361 or less
Front side: Differential carrier assembly x Rear suspension member 95 970 70
Rear side: Differential earner assembly x Rear suspension member 142 1,450 105
Companion flange rear x Propeller w/center bearing shaft assembly 79 806 58
Rear suspension member x Body 127 1,300 94
Rear suspension member x Rear suspension member stopper lower 19 195 14
Rear suspension member brace rear lower x Body 19 195 14