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2021 GMC SIERRA 1500

3.0L I6 Duramax Diesel•RWD•AUTOMATIC•diesel•turbo

7 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor565 Torque4759 Fluid7 DTC821 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls7

drivetrain

CV Axle - Front Torque Specs

for 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 3.0L I6 Duramax Diesel · RWD

Units

9 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Axle Nut

Use new nut, stake after

189 lb-ft · 256 Nm

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Ball Joint Nut

79 lb-ft · 107 Nm

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Ball Joint Pinch Bolt

41 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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CV Axle Nut

Use new cotter pin or stake nut

184 lb-ft · 250 Nm

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CV Bolts

47 lb-ft · 64 Nm

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CV Joint Bolts

47 lb-ft · 64 Nm

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Differential Cover Bolts

Apply RTV sealant

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Driveshaft Bolts

58 lb-ft · 79 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

105 lb-ft · 142 Nm

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