drivetrain

Differential Fluid Change - Rear Torque Specs

for 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML550 W166 4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278 · AWD

Units

9 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 Screws

10 lb-ft · 14 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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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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Mounting Bolts

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

Torque in star pattern

103 lb-ft · 140 Nm

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