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Torque Specifications

Front Differential Assembly 

FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Part Tightened N*m kgf*cm ft.*lbf
Drain plug x Differential carrier 39 398 29
Filler plug x Differential carrier 39 398 29
Differential carrier assembly x Engine assembly 81 826 60
Breather plug x Differential carrier 21 214 16
Companion flange x Differential drive pinion 490 or less 4996 or less 361 or less
Breather plug oil deflector x Differential carrier 7.0 71 62 in.*lbf
Carrier retainer x Differential carrier 58 591 43
Ring gear x Differential case sub-assembly 97 989 72

Rear Differential Assembly 

REAR DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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 21 214 15
Breather plug oil deflector x Differential carrier cover 7.0 70 62 in.*lbf
Differential case x Differential ring gear 1st: 64 1st: 652 1st: 47
2nd: turn 90° 2nd: turn 90° 2nd: turn 90°
Companion flange rear x Differential drive pinion 490 or less 5000 or less 361 or less
Front side: Differential carrier assembly x Rear suspension member 127 1300 94
Rear side: Differential carrier assembly x Rear suspension member 142 1450 105
Companion flange rear x Propeller w/center bearing shaft assembly 79 806 58
Rear suspension member x Body 127 1300 94
Rear suspension member x Rear suspension member stopper lower 19 195 14
Rear suspension member brace x Rear suspension member 50 510 37
Rear suspension member brace x Differential support protector 5.4 55 48 in.*lbf
Rear suspension member x Rear suspension member damper 25 255 18
Parking brake release cable x Body 8.0 82 71 in.*lbf