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General Specifications

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Lubricants & Sealants 
SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A
Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A EST-M2C118-A
Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C ESA-M1C75-B
Clear Silicone Rubber D6AZ-19562-AA ESB-M4G92-A
Threadlock & Sealer EOAZ-19554-AA WSK-M2G351-A5
Backlash Specifications 
Maximum Back Face Ring Gear Runout 0.102 mm (0.004 in)
Ring Gear Backlash 0.203-01.304 mm (0.008-01.012 in)
Variation Between Teeth Maximum Backlash 0.102 mm (0.004 in)
Rotational Torque Ranges 
Pinion Bearing Preload 1.8-31.3 Nm (16-219 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 0.762-01.813 mm (0.030-01.032 in)
Differential Pinion Gear Thrust Washer Thickness 0.762-01.813 mm (0.030-01.032 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 0.127-11.143 mm (0.005-01.045 in)