Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints: Specifications

Rear Axle Torque Specifications

Carrier Cover Bolts 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
Inner U-Bolt Nuts 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.)
Lower Shock Absorber Bolts 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.)
Outer U-Bolt Nuts 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.)
Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.)
Propeller Shaft Bolts 37 Nm (27 ft. lbs.)

Front Axle Torque Specifications

Axle Plug 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.)
Axle Tube to Frame Bracket Nuts 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.)
Axle Tube to Carrier Bolts 48 Nm (36 ft. lbs.)
Carrier Assembly Mounting
Upper Bolts 90 Nm (65 ft. lbs.)
Upper Nuts 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.)
Lower Bolts 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.)
Carrier Output Shaft to Drive Axle Bolts 80 Nm (60 ft. lbs.)
Drive Axle Nut at Hub 220-270 Nm (160-200 ft. lbs.)
Front Propeller Shaft Flange to Front Axle Bolts 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.)
Front Propeller Shaft Flange to Transfer Case Bolts 125 Nm (92 ft. lbs.)