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General Specifications

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Lubricants and Sealants 
Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C ESA-M1C75-B
Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-EA WSE-M4G323-A4
Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound XG-3-A ESE-M1C171-A
Stud and Bearing Mount TA-27 WSK-M2G349-A1
Threadlock and Sealer TA-25 WSK-M2G351-A5
Rear Axle 
Backlash between ring gear and pinion teeth 0.208-0.305 mm (0.008-0.012 in)
Ring gear maximum variation between teeth 0.102 mm (0.004 in)
Differential case maximum runout 0.076 mm (0.03 in)
Pinion bearing preload 1.8-3.3 Nm (16-29 lb-in)
Pinion flange maximum radial runout in assembly 0.25 mm (0.010 in)
Maximum carrier spread 0.75 mm (0.030 in)
Available drive pinion bearing adjustment shim in steps of 0.25 mm (0.010 in) 0.254 mm (0.010 in) - 0.965 mm (0.038 in)