Rear Drive Axle

Important: Use a reliable torque wrench in order to tighten the parts listed. A reliable torque wrench will ensure proper tightening of the parts without straining or distorting parts. The following specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only. Dry or dirty threads produce increased friction. Friction prevents the measurement of tightness.	Specification
Application	Metric N-m	English lb ft	Lb. In.
Differential Carrier Bearing Cap Bolt/Screw	75	55
Differential Drive Pinion Gear Setting Gauge Nut	2.3		20
Differential Pinion Gear Shaft Lock Bolt/Screw	36	27
Differential Ring Gear Bolt/Screw	120	89
Propeller Shaft Bolt/Screw	22	16
Propeller Shaft-To-Center Support Bearing Bolt/Screw	50	37
Rear Axle Housing Cover Bolt/Screw	30	22
Rear Axle Housing Drain Plug	35	26
Sensor Plug Mounting Bolt/Screw	10		89
Wheel Bolt	140	100
Wheel Speed Sensor Mounting Plug	10		89
Pinion preload (new bearings)			24 to 32
Pinion Preload (Used Bearings)			8 to 12

Information supplied by Eboggs_jkvl per 1998 Helms Manual Volume 2, 4-23