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) |