Fastener Tightening Specifications
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Bearing Cap Bolts | 85 N.m | 63 lb ft |
| Brake Backing Plate Bolts, 8.6/9.5 LD Axle | 140 N.m | 103 lb ft |
| Brake Backing Plate Bolts, 9.5 HD Axle | 185 N.m | 136 lb ft |
| Brake Hose Bracket Bolt | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Brake Pipe Bracket Bolt | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Brake Pipe Bracket Nut | 13 N.m | 115 lb in |
| Brake Pipe Junction Block Bolt, 9.5/9.5 HD Axle | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Differential Bearing Adjuster Nut Lock Bolt | 26 N.m | 19 lb ft |
| Drain Plug | 33 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Fill Plug | 33 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt, 8.6 Axle | 36 N.m | 27 lb ft |
| Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt, 9.5/9.5 HD Axle | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Propeller Shaft Retainer Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Rear Axle Housing Cover Bolts/Studs | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Ring Gear Bolts, 8.6 Axle | 120 N.m | 89 lb ft |
| Ring Gear Bolts, 9.5/9.5 HD Axle | 140 N.m | 103 lb ft |
| U-Bolt Nuts, 15 Series and 25 Series | 72 N.m | 53 lb ft |