Torque Specifications

1991 GMC S15 Jimmy 2D Utility, RWD, StandardSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Differential Bearing Adjusting Lock Bolt
9 1/2" Ring Gear 22 (30)
Differential Cover Bolts 20 (27)
Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt 25 (34)
Ring Gear-To-Differential Case Bolt (1)
7 1/2" & 7 5/8" Ring Gear 90 (122)
8 1/2" Ring Gear 60 (81)
9 1/2" Ring Gear 105 (142)
Side Bearing Cap Bolt
7 1/2" Ring Gear 55 (75)
8 1/2" Ring Gear 60 (81)
9 1/2" Ring Gear 60 (81)
Side Bearing Preload Adjusting
Nut Lock Bolt (9 1/2" Ring Gear) 22 (30)
(1) Left-hand thread. Use new bolts.
Fig 1: View of Typical Ring Gear Axle Assembly (8 1/2" Shown)
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