Fastener Tightening Specifications

Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed to make sure the parts are properly tightened without straining or distorting parts. These specifications are for clean and lightly-lubricated threads only.

Differential Bearing Cap Bolt/Screw	55 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Differential Drive Pinion Gear Setting Gage Nut	20 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Differential Pinion Gear Shaft Lock Bolt/Screw Threads must be coated with Loctite 242 (GM P/N 12345382) or equivalent.	27 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Differential Ring Gear Bolt/Screw (Left-Hand Thread)	89 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Rear Axle Housing Cover Bolt/Screw	22 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Rear Axle Housing Drain Plug	26 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Wheel Nut	100 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Sensor Plug Mounting Bolt/Screw	89 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)