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2013 GMC SIERRA 3500HD

6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel•4WD•AUTOMATIC•diesel•turbo

Repairs0 Labor562 Torque4809 Fluid9 DTC814 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls0

drivetrain

U-Joint Torque Specs

for 2013 GMC Sierra 3500HD 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel · 4WD

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Axle Nut

Critical

Use new nut, stake after

243 lb-ft · 329 Nm

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Cover Screws

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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CV Bolts

Critical

45 lb-ft · 61 Nm

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CV Joint Bolts

Critical

61 lb-ft · 83 Nm

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Differential Cover Bolts

Critical

Apply RTV sealant

34 lb-ft · 46 Nm

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Driveshaft Bolts

Critical

74 lb-ft · 100 Nm

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Driveshaft U-Joint Straps

Critical

Tighten evenly

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

135 lb-ft · 183 Nm

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Yoke Nut

Critical

If equipped

111 lb-ft · 150 Nm

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