Bearing cap torque Spec

FRONT AXLE - 9 1/4 AA

AXLE DESCRIPTION
SPECIFICATION

Axle Ratio
3.73, 4.10, 4.56

Ring Gear Diameter
235 mm (9.25 in.)

Ring Gear Backlash
0.13 - 0.18 mm (0.005 - 0.007 in.)

Pinion Torque To Rotate - New Bearing
1.7 - 2.8 N·m (15 - 25 in. lbs.)

Pinion Torque To Rotate - Original Bearing
1.1 - 2.2 N·m (10 - 20 in. lbs.)

Total Torque To Rotate - New Bearing
3.4 - 5.6 N·m (30 - 50 in. lbs.)

Total Torque To Rotate - Original Bearing
2.8 - 5.1 N·m (25 - 45 in. lbs.)

Fill Level - From Bottom of Fill Hole
6 mm (1/4 in.) ± 6 mm (1/4 in.)



TORQUE DESCRIPTION
N·m
Ft. Lbs.
In. Lbs.

Fill Hole Plug
32
24
-

Differential Cover Bolts
40
30
-

Bearing Cap Bolts
85
63
-

Ring Gear Bolts
140
103
-

Axle Nut
356
263
-

Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt
52
38
-

Adjuster Lock Bolt
25
18
-