Torque Specifications

2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3 T, RWDSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Differential Case Screws 13 (17)
Pinion Shaft Lock Screw
Except 9.5" Ring Gear 20 (27)
9.5" Ring Gear 19 (26)
Ring Gear Bolts
8.6" Ring Gear (1) 89 (120)
9.5" Ring Gear (1) 103 (140)
10.5" Ring Gear (1) 122 (165)
11.5" Ring Gear (2) 175 (237)
Wheel Lug Nuts
Single Wheel 140 (190)
Dual Wheel 175 (240)

(1) Ring gear bolts are left-hand thread.
(2) Ring gear bolts on 11.5" ring gear are right-hand thread.

RENDER: 1.0x

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