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2021 GMC YUKON XL

5.3L V8•4WD•AUTOMATIC•gas

12 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor593 Torque5843 Fluid9 DTC971 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls12

drivetrain

CV Axle - Front Torque Specs

for 2021 GMC Yukon XL 5.3L V8 · 4WD

Units

12 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Axle Nut

Critical

225 lb-ft · 305 Nm

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Axle Nut

Critical

New nut, stake

225 lb-ft · 305 Nm

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Axle Nut

Critical

Use new nut, stake after

225 lb-ft · 305 Nm

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Ball Joint Nut

Critical

94 lb-ft · 127 Nm

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Ball Joint Pinch Bolt

Critical

41 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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CV Axle Nut

Critical

Use new cotter pin or stake nut

184 lb-ft · 250 Nm

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CV Bolts

Critical

56 lb-ft · 76 Nm

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CV Joint Bolts

Critical

56 lb-ft · 76 Nm

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Differential Cover Bolts

Critical

Apply RTV sealant

31 lb-ft · 42 Nm

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Driveshaft Bolts

Critical

69 lb-ft · 94 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

125 lb-ft · 169 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

125 lb-ft · 169 Nm

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