Axle Assembly Specifications

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AXLE ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS

Application

Specification

Pinion Bearing Preload ⁽¹⁾

New Bearings

15-30 INCH Lbs. (1.7-3.4 N.m)

Used Bearings

10-25 INCH Lbs. (1.1-2.8 N.m)

Ring Gear Backlash

.003-.010" (.08-.25 mm)

Side Bearing Preload

.008" (.20 mm)

⁽¹⁾	Preload measurement is torque needed to turn pinion in housing without differential case and ring gear installed.