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General Specifications

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Lubricants and Sealants 
Premium Long-Life Grease XG-l-C ESA-M1C75-B
Stud and Bearing Mount TA-27 WSK-M2G349-A1
Threadlock and Sealer TA-25 WSK-M2G351-A5
Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-EA WSE-M4G323-A4
Specifications 
Backlash between ring gear and pinion teeth 0.203-0.304 mm (0.008-0.012 in)
Ring gear maximum variation between teeth 0.102 mm (0.004 in)
Differential case maximum runout 0.076 mm (0.003 in)
Pinion bearing preload 1.8-3.3 Nm (16-29 lb-in)
Available drive pinion bearing adjustment shim in steps of 0.25 mm (0.010 in) 0.254 mm (0.010 in) - 0.965 mm (0.038 in)