Ring-to-Drive Pinion Gear Backlash
With differential bearing preload set, remove inspection hole cover, mount dial indicator in one cover bolt hole, and check ring-to-pinion gear backlash. Check ring gear tooth contact pattern.
NOTE:
Refer to Rear Axle Gear Tooth Patterns in this section.
While maintaining established shim thickness, move shims behind carrier bearing outer cones, from one side to the other as necessary, to obtain proper contact pattern. After setting backlash, complete differential reassembly procedure.
AXLE ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel Bearing End Play | .002-.004" (.05-.10 mm) | ||
| Differential Pinion Rotating Torque (At Flange) | |||
| Standard | |||
| 2 Pinion Type | 8-15 ft. lbs. (1.0-2.0 mkg) | ||
| 4 Pinion Type | 11-18 ft. lbs. (1.5-2.5 mkg) | ||
| Limited Slip | |||
| Maximum | 54 ft.lbs. (7.5 mkg) | ||
| Minimum | 36 ft.lbs. (5 mkg) | ||
| Axle Drive Flange End Play | .002-.004" (.05-.10 mm) | ||
| Ring-to-Pinion Gear Backlash | .002-.004" (.05-.10 mm) | ||
| Ring Gear Bearing Preload | |||
| Without Seal (Max.) | 28 INCH lbs. (30 cmkg) | ||
| With Oil Seal (Max.) | 30 INCH lbs. (32 cmkg) | ||
| Limited Slip Clutch Assembly | |||
| Case-to-Plate End Play | .004-.016" (.10-.40 mm) | ||
| Differential Gear Backlash | .001 2-.004" (.03-.10 mm) | ||
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (mkg) |
|---|---|
| Housing Cover Bolts | 15-18 (2-2.5) |
| Ring Gear-to-Carrier Bolts | 121-143 (16.8-19.8) |
| Drive Pinion Flange Nut | 111 (15) |
| Drive Shaft-to-Drive Flange Bolts | 65-72 (9-10) |
| Drive Shaft-to-Axle Flange Bolts | 44-48 (6.1-6.8) |
| Differential Carrier Cover Bolts | 15-18 (2-2.5) |
| Axle Flange Nut | 295-332 (40-45) |
| Final Drive-to-Rear Axle Carrier | 53-58 (7.3-8.1) |
| Final Drive-to-Rubber Mount | 53-58 (7.3-8.1) |