Fastener Tightening Specifications

Carrier Assembly To Frame Mounting Bolts 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.)
Carrier Halves Assembly Bolts 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)
Differential Carrier Shield Bolts 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Differential Carrier Shield Bracket Bolt 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.)
Drain Plug 26 Nm (19 ft. lbs.)
Left Side Cover To Carrier Bolts 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Right Side Axle Housing To Carrier Bolts 48 Nm (36 ft. lbs.)
Right Side Axle Housing To Frame Bracket Nuts 98 Nm (72 ft. lbs.)
Ring Gear To Case Mounting Bolts 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.)
Shift Cable Coupling Nut 10 Nm (90 inch lbs.)
Shift Cable Housing To Carrier Bolts 48 Nm (36 ft. lbs.)
Side Bearing Adjuster Sleeve Lock Tab Bolts 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.)
Vacuum Actuator Bolts 1.4 Nm (13 inch lbs.)