Torque specifications, Axle/torque specifications – Spicer Drive Axles Service Manual G & M User Manual
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Pinion Bearing Preload*
Torque Wrench
G, M
20 - 50 Lb-in
2.3 - 5.7 N-m
Differential
Ring Gear to Pinion Backlash
G, M
.008" - .016"
.20 - .41 mm
Lubrication
Lube Capacity (Approx.**)
G
25.0 pints
11.8 liters
Lube Capacity (Approx.**)
M
35.0 pints
16.6 liters
Flanged Hex Nut
G, M
1-1/4" - 12
700 - 900
949 - 1,220
Fill & Magnetic Drain Plugs
G, M
3/4" - 14
8
35 - 45
47 - 61
Adjusting Ring Retainer Bolts
G, M
3/8" - 16
8
30 - 40
41 - 54
Differential Case Bolts
G
7/16" - 14
8
115 - 135
156 - 183
M
1/2" - 13
8
70 - 80
95 - 108
Carrier Mounting Bolts
G
1/2" - 13
8
100 - 120
136 - 163
M
5/8" - 11
8
240 - 260
325 - 352
Ring Gear Bolts
G
1/2" - 13
8
110 - 125
149 - 169
M
9/16" - 12
8
160 - 180
217 - 244
Differential Bearing Cap Bolts
G
5/8" - 18
8
220 - 250
298 - 339
M
3/4" - 16
8
290 - 350
393 - 475
Pinion Pilot Bearing Retainer Bolt
G
7/16" - 14
8
70 - 80
95 - 108
M
1/2" - 13
8
110 - 125
149 - 169
Sun Gear Retainer Bolt
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G, M
5/8" - 18
8
255 - 275
345 - 373
AXLE/TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
It
It
It
It
Item
em
em
em
em
Model
Model
Model
Model
Model
Axle Specifications
Me
Me
Me
Me
Metric
tric
tric
tric
tric
U.S.
U.S.
U.S.
U.S.
U.S.
P
PP
P
Position
osition
osition
osition
osition
Gr
Gr
Gr
Gr
Grade
ade
ade
ade
ade
Lb-Ft
Lb-Ft
Lb-Ft
Lb-Ft
Lb-Ft
N-m
N-m
N-m
N-m
N-m
Thr
Thr
Thr
Thr
Thread
ead
ead
ead
ead
Model
Model
Model
Model
Model
Fasteners
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Pinion bearing preload is established prior to installation of pinion seal.
** Capacity will vary depending on the housing angle in each vehicle. Fill to lower edge of fill hole in rear of axle housing as shown on Page 22.
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On models equipped with Sun Gear Lock Plate (See Page 27), Retainer Bolt Torque is 220 - 250 Lb-Ft (298 - 339 N-m).