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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2000K TAHOE 4WD V8-5.7L VIN RREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSDIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLYSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSFRONT DRIVE AXLE
2000 Chevrolet K Tahoe 4WD V8-5.7L VIN R
Front Drive Axle
2000 Chevrolet K Tahoe 4WD V8-5.7L VIN RSECTION Front Drive Axle
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Differential Adjuster Lock Nut Bolt 20 Nm (15 lb. ft.)
Differential Carrier Assembly Case Bolts 47 Nm (35 lb. ft.)
Differential Carrier Bracket to Frame Nuts 90 Nm (67 lb. ft.)
Differential Carrier Assembly Mounting Bolts and Nuts 100 Nm (75 lb. ft.)
Front Differential Carrier Shield Bolts 20 Nm (15 lb. ft.)
Front Drive Axle Actuator 20 Nm (15 lb. ft.)
Inner Shaft Housing to Bracket Nuts 100 Nm (75 lb. ft.)
Inner Shaft Housing to Differential Carrier Assembly Bolts 40 Nm (30 lb. ft.)
Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt, 9.25" axle 53 Nm (39 lb. ft.)
Plug, Drain and Fill 33 Nm (24 lb. ft.)
Ring Gear Bolts, 8.25" Axle 120 Nm (89 lb. ft.)
Ring Gear Bolts, 9.25" Axle 138 Nm (102 lb. ft.)
Stabilizer Link Nut 18 Nm (13 lb. ft.)
Vent Hose Connector 28 Nm (21 lb. ft.)
Wheel Drive Shaft Inboard Flange Bolts 79 Nm (58 lb. ft.)
Wheel Drive Shaft to Front Hub Nut 240 Nm (177 lb. ft.)
Yoke Retainer Bolts 25 Nm (18 lb. ft.)
Nut 240 Nm 177 lb. ft.
Yoke Retainer Bolts 25 Nm (18 lb. ft.)
Differential Adjuster Lock Nut Bolt 20 Nm (15 lb. ft.)
Differential Carrier Assembly Case Bolts 47 Nm (35 lb. ft.)
Differential Carrier Bracket to Frame Nuts 90 Nm (67 lb. ft.)
Differential Carrier Assembly Mounting Bolts and Nuts 100 Nm (75 lb. ft.)
Front Differential Carrier Shield Bolts 20 Nm (15 lb. ft.)
Front Drive Axle Actuator 20 Nm (15 lb. ft.)
Inner Shaft Housing to Bracket Nuts 100 Nm (75 lb. ft.)
Inner Shaft Housing to Differential Carrier Assembly Bolts 40 Nm (30 lb. ft.)
Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt, 9.25" axle 53 Nm (39 lb. ft.)
Plug, Drain and Fill 33 Nm (24 lb. ft.)
Ring Gear Bolts, 8.25" Axle 120 Nm (89 lb. ft.)
Ring Gear Bolts, 9.25" Axle 138 Nm (102 lb. ft.)
Stabilizer Link Nut 18 Nm (13 lb. ft.)
Vent Hose Connector 28 Nm (21 lb. ft.)
Wheel Drive Shaft Inboard Flange Bolts 79 Nm (58 lb. ft.)
Wheel Drive Shaft to Front Hub Nut 240 Nm (177 lb. ft.)
Yoke Retainer Bolts 25 Nm (18 lb. ft.)
Nut 240 Nm 177 lb. ft.
Yoke Retainer Bolts 25 Nm (18 lb. ft.)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.