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Differential Assembly

Ring Gear Diameter 8.25 Inch (in)9.25 Inch (in)7.25 Inch (in)
Carrier Type Integral - "C" Lock Type Integral - "C" Lock Type Integral - "C" Lock Type
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash Method Threaded Adjuster Threaded Adjuster Threaded Adjuster
Adjustment
Note: Side gear backlash.
.006-.008 Inch (in).006-.008 Inch (in).004-.006 Inch (in)
Pinion Bearing Preload Method Collapsible Spacer Collapsible Spacer Collapsible Spacer
New Bearing 20-35 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Note: Adjust by turning pinion shaft nut with an inch-pound torque wrench with seal removed.
20-35 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Note: Adjust by turning pinion shaft nut with an inch-pound torque wrench with seal removed.
15-25 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Used Bearing 10-25 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Note: Adjust by turning pinion shaft nut with an inch-pound torque wrench with seal removed.
10-25 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Note: Adjust by turning pinion shaft nut with an inch-pound torque wrench with seal removed.
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Differential Bearing Preload Method Threaded Adjuster Threaded Adjuster Threaded Adjuster
New Bearing
Note: Preload is correct when ring gear & pinion backlash is properly adjusted.
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Used Bearing
Note: Preload is correct when ring gear & pinion backlash is properly adjusted.
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