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General Specifications

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Clearance, Tolerance and Adjustments 
Backlash between differential ring gear and pinion teeth 0.203-0.305 mm (0.008-0.012 in)
Maximum axle shaft end play 0.762 mm (0.030 in)
Maximum differential case runout 0.076 mm (0.003 in)
Maximum differential ring gear backlash variation between teeth 0.102 mm (0.004 in)
Maximum pinion runout (TIR) 0.25 mm (0.010 in)