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General Specifications

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Lubricants and Sealants (1) 
SAE 75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant XY-75W140-QL WSL-M2C192-A
Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 EST-M2C118-A
Premium Long-Life Grease XG-l-C ESA-M1C75-B
Silicone Rubber D6AZ-19562-AA ESB-M4G92-A or ESE-M4G195-A
Threadlock® and Sealer E0AZ-19554-AA Loctite® WSK-M2G351-A5
Backlash Specifications 
Backlash between ring gear and pinion teeth 0.203-0.304 mm (0.008-0.012 in)
Ring gear maximum backlash variation between teeth 0.102 mm (0.004 in)
Rotational Torque Ranges 
Pinion bearing preload 1.8-3.3 Nm (16-29 lb-in)
Handle 2.2 Nm (20 lb-in)
Lubricant Capacity 
Conventional Axle 2.72L (5.75 pints) 6.4-14.3 mm (0.25-0.56 in) from bottom of fill hole
Traction-Lok® Axle 2.60L (5.5 pints) 6.4-14.3 mm (0.25-0.56 in) from bottom of fill hole
Additive Friction Modifier 118 ml (4 ounces)
Clearance Specifications 
Differential case maximum runout 0.076 mm (0.003 in)
Maximum axle shaft end play 0.762 mm (0.030 in)
Pinion maximum runout 0.25 mm (0.010 in) T.I.R.
RABS sensor air gap 0.127-1.143 mm (0.005-0.045 in)
(1) If fluid is required, replace the original FEHP lubricant with 75W-140. Remove the old tag and install a new tag.