drivetrain

Differential Rebuild - Front Torque Specs

for 2004 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 5.4L V8 Supercharged M113K · 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

31 lb-ft · 42 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

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Drain Plug

Critical

New washer

38 lb-ft · 51 Nm

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Driveshaft Bolts

Critical

69 lb-ft · 94 Nm

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Driveshaft U-Joint Straps

Critical

Tighten evenly

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Fill Plug

Critical

38 lb-ft · 51 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

Torque in star pattern

103 lb-ft · 140 Nm

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2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E55 AMG

10 fasteners