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Differential Assembly: Specifications

Carrier Type Integral Integral Integral
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash Method Shims Shims Shims
Adjustment
Note: Side gear backlash.
.005-.009 Inch (in).005-.009 Inch (in).005-.009 Inch (in)
Pinion Bearing Preload Method Collapsible Spacer Collapsible Spacer Collapsible Spacer
New Bearing
Note: Measured with torque wrench at pinion flange nut.
20-25 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)20-25 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)20-25 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Used Bearing
Note: Measured with torque wrench at pinion flange nut.
10-15 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)10-15 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)10-15 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Differential Bearing Preload Method Shims Shims Shims
New Bearing Slip Fit
Note: Slip fit plus .008'' (.004'' added to each side).
Slip Fit
Note: Slip fit plus .008'' (.004'' added to each side).
Slip Fit
Note: Slip fit plus .008'' (.004'' added to each side).
Used Bearing Slip Fit
Note: Slip fit plus .008'' (.004'' added to each side).
Slip Fit
Note: Slip fit plus .008'' (.004'' added to each side).
Slip Fit
Note: Slip fit plus .008'' (.004'' added to each side).