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General Specifications

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Lubricants and Sealants 
SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A
Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A EST-M2CH8-A
Premium Long-Life Grease XG-l-C ESA-M1C75-B
Clear Silicone Rubber D6AZ-19562-AA ESB-M4G92-A
Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554-AA WSK-M2G351-A5
Backlash Specifications 
Maximum back face ring gear runout 0.102 mm (0.004 in)
Ring gear backlash 0.203-0.381 mm (0.305-0.381 mm preferred)
0.008-0.015 in (0.012-0.015 in preferred)
Variation between teeth maximum backlash 0.102 mm (0.004 in)
Rotational Torque Ranges 
Pinion bearing preload (used pinion bearings) 0.9-1.5 Nm (8-14 lb-in)
Pinion bearing preload (new pinion bearings) 1.8-3.3 Nm (16-29 lb-in)
Driver handle 2.2 Nm (20 lb-in)
Clearance Specifications 
Differential case maximum runout 0.076 mm (0.003 in)
Differential side gear thrust washer thickness 0.762-0.813 mm (0.030-0.032 in)
Differential pinion gear thrust washer thickness 0.762-0.813 mm (0.030-0.032 in)
Maximum axle shaft end play 0.762 mm (0.030 in)
Pinion flange runout 0.25 mm (0.010 in) T.I.R.
RABS sensor air gap 0.127-1.143 mm (0.005-0.045 in)