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General Specifications

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Backlash between differential ring gear and pinion teeth 0.203-0.304 mm (0.008-0.012 in)
Initial minimum break away torque, Traction-Lok® 27 N.m (20 lb-ft)
Maximum axle shaft end play 0.762 mm (0.030 in)
Maximum differential case runout 0.076 mm (0.003 in)
Maximum differential ring gear backlash variation between teeth 0.102 mm (0.004 in)
Maximum pinion runout 0.25 mm (0.010 in T.I.R.)
RABS sensor air gap 0.127-1.143 mm (0.005-0.045 in)
Pinion bearing preload 1.8-3.3 N.m (16-29 lb-in)
Rear axle lubricant level 6.4 mm (0.25 in) to 14.3 mm (0.57 in) from the bottom of the fill hole