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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

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drivetrain

U-Joint Torque Specs

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

Units

10 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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Cover Screws

8 lb-ft · 11 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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Driveshaft U-Joint Straps

Tighten evenly

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

21 lb-ft · 28 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

105 lb-ft · 142 Nm

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Yoke Nut

If equipped

111 lb-ft · 150 Nm

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