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8.8 Inch Gear

General Specifications
Backlash between ring gear and pinion teeth
0.203-0.381 mm [0.305-0.381 mm preferred]
0.008-0.015 in [0.012-0.015 in preferred]
Ring gear maximum backlash variation between teeth 0.102 mm (0.004 in)

Torque Specifications
Ring gear bolts 105 Nm (77 lb.ft.)