Mechanical Specifications
| Type/Manufacturer | Spicer | Chevrolet | |
| Ring Gear Diameter | 10 1/2 Inch (in) | 10 1/2 Inch (in) | |
| Carrier Type | Integral | Integral | |
| Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash | Method | Shims | Adj. Nut |
| Adjustment | .004-.009 Inch (in) | .005-.008 Inch (in) | |
| Pinion Bearing Preload | Method | Shims | Spacer |
| New Bearings | 20-40 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb) | 25-35 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb) | |
| Used Bearings | 10-20 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb) | 5-15 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb) | |
| Differential Bearing Preload | Method | Shims | Adj. Nut |
| New Bearings | .006 Inch (in) | - Note: Tighten adjusting nut until it contacts bearing, then tighten an additional 3 slots. | |
| Used Bearings | .006 Inch (in) | - Note: Tighten adjusting nut until it contacts bearing, then tighten an additional 2 slots. |