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2024 LOTUS ELISE

1.8L I4•RWD•MANUAL•gas

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drivetrain

Differential Rebuild - Rear Torque Specs

for 2024 Lotus Elise 1.8L I4 · RWD

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Axle Nut

Critical

Use new cotter pin or stake nut

184 lb-ft · 250 Nm

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Cover Bolts

Critical

RTV sealant

24 lb-ft · 32 Nm

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CV Bolts

Critical

43 lb-ft · 58 Nm

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CV Joint Bolts

Critical

43 lb-ft · 58 Nm

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Differential Cover Bolts

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Drain Plug

Critical

New washer

29 lb-ft · 39 Nm

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Driveshaft Bolts

Critical

52 lb-ft · 71 Nm

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Driveshaft U-Joint Straps

Critical

Tighten evenly

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Fill Plug

Critical

29 lb-ft · 39 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

Torque in star pattern

103 lb-ft · 140 Nm

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