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General Specifications

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Clearance, Tolerance and Adjustments 
Differential pinion gear thrust washer thickness 0.762-0.813 mm (0.030-0.032 in)
Differential side 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)
Maximum differential case runout 0.076 mm (0.003 in)
Pinion bearing preload 1.8-3.3 N.m (16-29 lb-in)
Pinion flange runout 0.25 mm (0.010 in) T.I.R.
Ring gear backlash 0.203-0.304 mm (0.008-0.012 in)
Variation between teeth maximum backlash 0.102 mm (0.004 in)