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36mm
IT starts @ the intake manifold & ends on the front axle.
Should be a 35mm.
175 ft lbs
65-90 Ft-Lbs.
on the front axle housing that locks front diff.in 4x4
177 FT. LBS. on axel nut.
Drives the front wheels.
The axle nut torque specifications for a 1998 Chevy 4x4 are 165 lb ft. The metric specs are 225 N m.
first torque to 136 ft/lbs, spin the hub by hand 5 times, re-torque to 236 ft/lbs
The 1500 4X4 went to the independent front axle in 2002. The 2500 and 3500 4X4's still have a solid front axle.
very carefully