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2018 GMC SIERRA 2500HD

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

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drivetrain

CV Axle - Rear Torque Specs

for 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD 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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Axle Nut

Critical

180 lb-ft · 244 Nm

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Axle Nut

Critical

New nut, stake

180 lb-ft · 244 Nm

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Ball Joint Nut

Critical

75 lb-ft · 102 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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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

100 lb-ft · 136 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

135 lb-ft · 183 Nm

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