General Specifications
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Lubricants and Sealants | |
| Premium Long-Life Grease XG-l-C | ESA-M1C75-B |
| Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-EA | WSE-M4G323-A4 |
| Threadlock and Sealer TA-25 | WSK-M2G351-A5 |
| Front Axle | |
| Ring gear backlash | 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in) |
| Maximum backlash variation between points checked | 0.050 mm (0.002 in) |
| Maximum spread of differential housing | 0.381 mm (0.015 in) |
| Pinion bearing preload (used pinion bearings) | 0.56 Nm (5 lb-in) more than recorded disassembly torque |
| Pinion bearing preload (new pinion bearings) | 1.7-3.4 Nm (15-30 lb-in) |
| Available drive pinion bearing adjustment shim in steps of 0.05 mm (0.002 in) | 1.35-1.85 mm (0.053-0.073 in) |