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For 1990-2009 cars only

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Differential Housing Cover Bolts

29 N路m

21 lb ft

Differential Ring Gear Bolts

185 N路m

136 lb ft

Differential Support Mounting Bolts

175 N路m

129 lb ft

Drain Plug

39 N路m

29 lb ft

Fill Plug

39 N路m

29 lb ft

Hose Clamps

3 N路m

27 lb in

Mounting Bolts Differential Cooler Carrier

9 N路m

80 lb in

Mounting Nut Differential Cooler

9 N路m

80 lb in

Mounting Nut for Cooler Pump

9 N路m

80 lb in

Pinion Cage Bolts

29 N路m

21 lb ft

Pinion Nut

245 N路m

181 lb ft

Propeller Shaft Coupler-to-Differential Flange Bolts

85 N路m

63 lb ft