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Axle Assembly Specifications

AXLE ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS

Application In. (mm)
Ring Gear Backlash .003-.010 (.08-.25)
Side Bearing Preload
7 5/8", 8 1/2" & 8 5/8" .008 (.20)
9 1/2" Zero plus 3 Slots
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Pinion Bearing Preload (1)
New Bearings 15-30 (1.7-3.4)
Used Bearings 10-25 (1.1-2.8)
(1) Preload measurement is torque needed to turn pinion in housing without differential case and ring gear installed.