8.0L V10•RWD•gas

Repairs487 Labor490 Torque2626 Fluid8 DTC1643 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls4

drivetrain

CV Axle - Rear Torque Specs

for 1997 Dodge Viper 8.0L V10 · RWD

Units

11 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Axle Nut

Critical

New nut, stake

180 lb-ft · 244 Nm

—

Axle Nut

Critical

Use new nut, stake after

180 lb-ft · 244 Nm

—

Axle Nut

Critical

180 lb-ft · 244 Nm

—

Ball Joint Nut

Critical

75 lb-ft · 102 Nm

—

CV Axle Nut

Critical

148 lb-ft · 200 Nm

—

CV Bolts

Critical

45 lb-ft · 61 Nm

—

CV Joint Bolts

Critical

45 lb-ft · 61 Nm

—

Differential Cover Bolts

Critical

Apply RTV sealant

30 lb-ft · 41 Nm

—

Driveshaft Bolts

Critical

55 lb-ft · 75 Nm

—

Wheel Lug Nuts✓ Verified

Critical

100 lb-ft · 136 Nm

—

Wheel Lug Nuts✓ Verified

Critical

100 lb-ft · 136 Nm

—

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