Rear Axles - CHRYSLER Corp. 8 1/4" & 1965-73 8 3/4" Ring Gear Separate Housing: Specifications

Application		Clearance or Torque
Carrier Bearing Preload Spread		.003"-.006"
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash		(1).004"-.007"
	Chrysler & Imperial	.006"-.008"
Pinion Bearing Drag Torque		(2) 15-25 INCH lbs.
	Chrysler & Imperial (seal removed)	20-30 INCH lbs.
Ring Gear & Case Run-out		.005" (Max.)
Differential Side Gear Clearance
	Chrysler & Imperial (with gauge)	.001"-.012"
Wheel Bearing End Play
	Chrysler & Imperial	.008"-.018"
Differential Bearing Cap Bolts		40 ft. lbs.
	Chrysler & Imperial	90 ft. lbs.
Ring Gear to Case Bolts (L/H Thread)		55 ft. lbs.
Drive Pinion Flange Nut		240 (Min.)
	Chrysler & Imperial (Large stem)	170 (Min.)
Carrier Cover Bolts		20 ft. lbs.
	Chrysler & Imperial	45 ft. lbs.
Axle Shaft Retainer Nuts		35 ft. lbs.
Propeller Shaft Bolts (Rear)		15 ft. lbs.
Spring Clip (U-Bolt) Nuts		40 (Max.)
	Chrysler & Imperial	45 (Max.)
Wheel Stud Nuts		55 ft. lbs.
	Chrysler & Imperial	65 ft. lbs.
Shock Absorber Stud Nuts (Lower)		50 ft. lbs.
(1) At point of minimum backlash. (2) Turning torque.

Fig 1: 8 3/4" RING GEAR REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY

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