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General Specifications Chart

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Item Specification
Lubricants and Sealants 
SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant
XY-75W140-QL
WSL-M2C192-A
Additive Friction Modifier
XL-3
EST-M2C118-A
Premium Long-Life Grease
XG-1-C
ESA-M1C75-B
Silicone Rubber
F7TZ-19554-AA
WSS-M4G320-A3
Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554-AA WSK-M2G351-A5
Backlash Specifications 
Backlash between ring gear and pinion teeth 0.254-0.304 mm (0.010-0.012 in)
Ring gear maximum backlash variation between teeth 0.050 mm (0.002 in)
Rotational Torque Ranges 
Pinion bearing preload (used pinion bearings) 0.9-1.5 N.m (8-14 lb-in)
Pinion bearing preload (new pinion bearings) 1.8-3.3 N.m (16-29 lb-in)
Adapter for 205-S127 2.2 N.m (20 lb-in)
Initial minimum breakaway torque 27 N.m (20 lb-ft)
Clearance Specifications 
Differential case maximum runout 0.076 (0.003)
Maximum axle shaft end play 0.762 (0.030)
Pinion flange maximum runout 0.25 (0.010 T.I.R.)
RABS sensor air gap 0.127-1.143 (0.005-0.045)