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Front Drive Axle

Left Differential Side Joint and Nuts 41 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Differential Carrier Bolts 17 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Ring Gear Bolts 63 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Differential - Side Bearing Cap Bolts 44 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Side Bearing Lock Plate Bolts 106 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Front Axle Housing Center Mount Bolts and Nuts 37 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Front Axle Housing Left Mount Bracket Bolts 37 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Front Axle Housing Right Mount Bracket Bolts 37 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Differential Backlash 0.008 - 0.015 Inch (in)
Differential Side Gear End Play 0.005 - 0.014 Inch (in)
Differential Side Gear Preload (Case Spread) 0.002 - 0.006 Inch (in)
Pinion Bearing Preload Starting Torque 11 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)