Fastener Tightening Specifications

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Differential Adjuster Lock Nut Bolt 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Differential Carrier Assembly Case Bolts 47 N.m 35 lb ft
Differential Carrier Bracket to Frame Nuts 90 N.m 67 lb ft
Differential Carrier Assembly Mounting Bolts and Nuts 100 N.m 75 lb ft
Front Differential Carrier Shield Bolts 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Front Drive Axle Actuator 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Inner Shaft Housing to Bracket Nuts 100 N.m 75 lb ft
Inner Shaft Housing to Differential Carrier Assembly Bolts 40 N.m 30 lb ft
Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt, 9.25" axle 53 N.m 39 lb ft
Plug, Drain and Fill 33 N.m 24 lb ft
Ring Gear Bolts, 8.25" Axle 120 N.m 89 lb ft
Ring Gear Bolts, 9.25" Axle 138 N.m 102 lb ft
Stabilizer Link Nut 18 N.m 13 lb ft
Vent Hose Connector 28 N.m 21 lb ft
Wheel Drive Shaft Inboard Flange Bolts 79 N.m 58 lb ft
Wheel Drive Shaft to Front Hub Nut 240 N.m 177 lb ft
Yoke Retainer Bolts 25 N.m 18 lb ft
RENDER: 1.0x

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