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Differential Specifications

DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
ABS Sensor Air Gap .005-.045" (0.127-1.143 mm)
Axle Shaft End Play (Max.) .030" (.762 mm)
Differential Case Flange Runout .003" (.08 mm)
Maximum Backlash Variation Between Teeth .004" (.10 mm)
Nominal Pinion Shim Thickness .030" (.76 mm)
Pinion Gear Thrust Washer Thickness .030-.032" (.76-.81 mm)
Ring Gear Back Face Runout .004" (.10 mm)
Ring Gear Backlash (1) .008-.015" (.020-.038 mm)
Side Gear Thrust Washer Thickness .030-.032" (.76-.81 mm)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Pinion Bearing Preload
New Bearings 16-29 (1.8-3.2)
Original Bearings (With Oil Seal) 8-14 (.9-1.6)
(1) Preferred setting is .012-.015" (.30-.38 mm).