Be sure to align the front end after this
procedure.
Tightening torques
Stabilizer bar to
frame rail (M8 nut)
22 Nm (16 ft-lb)
Steering column
universal joint
clamping screw
(M8 bolt, use new
bolt)-
22 Nm (16 ft-lb)
All wheel drive oil
pan, front
differential and
front subframe
assembly
1
-
Front subframe
1a
-
Right engine
mounting point
1b
-
Left engine
mounting point
2
-
Right axle inner
bearing pedestal
3
-
Sealing O-ring
4
-
Oil pan
5
-
Bolt M12
(always replace)
-
8.8 grade tighten to
77 Nm (57 ft-lb)
10.9 grade tighten
to 110 Nm (81 ft-lb)
Lubrication System
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