2007 Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE

SPECIFICATIONS

FRONT AXLE - 216FBI


AXLE

DESCRIPTION

 

SPECIFICATION

 
Axle Ratio
 
4.10
 
Ring Gear Backlash
 
0.12 - 0.20 mm (0.005 - 0.008 in.)
 
Pinion Torque To Rotate - Original Bearing
 
1 - 2 N·m (10 - 20 in. lbs.)
 
Pinion Torque To Rotate - New Bearing
 
2 - 4.5 N·m (20 - 40 in. lbs.)
 
Total Torque To Rotate: Pinion Torque To Rotate plus
 
0.79 - 1.24 N·m (7 - 11 in lbs)
 


TORQUE

DESCRIPTION

 

N·m

 
Ft. Lbs.
 
In. Lbs.
 
Fill Plug
 
34
 
25
 
-
 
Differential Cover Bolts
 
41
 
30
 
-
 
Bearing Cap Bolts
 
108
 
80
 
-
 
Pinion Nut
 
217-271
 
160-200
 
-
 
Ring Gear Bolts
 
136
 
100
 
-
 
Axle Nut
 
136
 
100
 
-
 
Hub Bearing Bolts
 
102
 
75
 
-