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Safari Van AWD V6-4.3L VIN W
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7-1/4 Inch Ring Gear
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Pinion Preload and Backlash
Pinion Preload and Backlash
Backlash
0.08 - 0.25 mm (0.003 - 0.010 inch)
Backlash (Preferred)
0.13 - 0.18 mm (0.005 - 0.007 inch)
Pinion Preload
1.7 - 2.8 Nm (15 - 25 inch lbs.)