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DIFFERENTIAL - TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Part tightened		N*m	kgf*cm	ft.*lbf
Propeller intermediate shaft at Transmission		79	805	58
Propeller shaft at Companion flange		79	805	58
Center support bearing at Body		37	375	27
Front floor No. 1 heat insulator set bolt		5.4	55	48 in.*lbf
Parking brake cable heat insulator set bolt		5.4	55	48 in.*lbf
Oxygen sensor at Exhaust pipe		44	450	32
Rear suspension member brace rear lower at Body		23	235	17
Front floor brace center at Body		20	204	15
Rear suspension No. 1 arm at Rear axle carrier		75	765	55
Rear suspension No. 2 arm at Rear axle carrier		110	1,120	81
Rear drive shaft at Side gear shaft		83	850	61
Rear drive shaft set nut		289	2,950	213
Differential carrier set nut	Front side	123	1,250	90
Differential carrier set nut	Rear side	142	1,450	105
Rear suspension member brace set bolt		50	510	37
Body Rear end mounting bracket sub-assembly at Body	Bolt (A)	103	1,050	76
	Bolt (B)	69	704	51
	Nut	54	551	40
Rear end body mounting set plate at Body		56	570	41
Drain plug		49	500	39
Filler plug		49	500	39
Breather plug		21	210	15
Companion flange at Drive pinion		98 to 490	1,000 to 5,000	72 to 361
Differential case at Ring gear		64	650	47
Differential carrier at Differential carrier cover		47	475	35
Oil deflector set bolt		7.0	70	62 in.*lbf

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.

• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.

• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.

• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.

• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

Safety Warning

Torque Specifications

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

When to See a Mechanic

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