Section 1436 (Front Drive Axle - 4WD): Specification

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Specification
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FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Application Specification
Metric English
Actuator Mounting Bolts 6 N.m 53 lb. in.
Brake Hose Retaining Bolts 40 N.m 30 lb. ft.
Differential Carrier Assembly Case Bolts 48 N.m 35 lb. ft.
Differential Carrier Assembly Mounting Bolts 85 N.m 63 lb. ft.
Intermediate Shaft Bearing Assembly Case Bolts 48 N.m 35 lb. ft.
Intermediate Shaft Bearing Assembly Mounting Bolts 48 N.m 35 lb. ft.
Pinion Shaft Lock Screw 35 N.m 26 lb. ft.
Plug, Drain and Fill 32 N.m 24 lb. ft.
Ring Gear Bolts 83 N.m 61 lb. ft.
Upper Shock Module Mounting Bolt 40 N.m 30 lb. ft.
AXLE PRELOAD AND BACKLASH SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Application Specification
Metric English
Backlash 0.08-0.25 mm 0.003-0.010 in
Backlash (Preferred) 0.13-0.18 mm 0.005-0.007 in
Pinion Bearing Preload, New Bearings 1.7-3.4 N.m 15-30 lb in
Pinion Bearing Preload, Used Bearings 1.1-2.3 N.m 10-20 lb in
Pinion and Differential Case Bearing Preload, New Bearings 3.4-6.2 N.m 30-55 lb in
Pinion and Differential Case Bearing Preload, Used Bearings 2.8-5.1 N.m 25-45 lb in
SEALERS, ADHESIVES AND LUBRICANTS CHART

Application Type of Material GM Part Number
Intermediate Shaft Bearing Housing Cavity Lubricant 12377985 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirement of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB
Intermediate Shaft Bearing Housing Mating Surface Sealant US PN 1052942, Canadian PN 10953466 or equivalent
Differential Carrier Assembly Case Mating Surface Sealant US PN 1052942, Canadian PN 10953466 or equivalent
Front Drive Axle Lubricant UN PN 12378261, Canadian PN 10953455 or equivalent meeting GM Specification 9986115
Pinion Yoke Splines Sealant US PN 12346004, Canadian PN 10953480 or equivalent
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