Fastener Tightening Specifications

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Axle Shaft Bolts (10.5 Inch Axle) 156 N.m 115 lb ft
Bearing Cap Bolts (8.6 Inch Axle) 75 N.m 55 lb ft
Bearing Cap Bolts (9.5 LD Axle) 95 N.m 63 lb ft
Bearing Cap Bolts (10.5 Inch Axle) 185 N.m 136 lb ft
Brake Junction Block Bolt (8.6 Inch Axle) 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Brake Junction Block Bolt (9.5 LD/10.5 Inch Axles) 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Brake Hose Bracket Bolt (8.6/9.5 LD, 10.5 Axles) 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Differential Case Screws (10.5 Inch Axle) 17 N.m 13 lb ft
Pinion Gear Bearing Retainer Bolt (10.5 Inch Axle) 88 N.m 65 lb ft
Drain Plug (10.5 Inch Axle) 33 N.m 24 lb ft
Fill Plug (8.6/9.5 LD Inch Axles) 33 N.m 24 lb ft
Fill Plug (10.5 Inch Axle) 60 N.m 44 lb ft
Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt (8.6 Inch Axle) 36 N.m 27 lb ft
Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt (9.5 LD Axle) 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Rear Axle Cover Bolts (8.6 Inch Axle) 39 N.m 29 lb ft
Rear Axle Cover Bolts (9.5 LD Inch Axle) 39 N.m 29 lb ft
Rear Axle Cover Bolts (10.5 Inch Axle) 39 N.m 29 lb ft
Ring Gear Bolts (8.6 Inch Axle) 120 N.m 89 lb ft
Ring Gear Bolts (9.5 LD Axle) 140 N.m 103 lb ft
Ring Gear Bolts (10.5 Inch Axle) 165 N.m 122 lb ft
Rear Axle Bearing Adjuster Nut (10.5 Inch Axle) 70 N.m 52 lb ft
RENDER: 1.0x

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