Rear Drive Axle Service Specifications

Carrier Type Semi-Floating
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method Shim
Adjustment, Inch [01]

Pinion Bearing Preload:
Method Spacer
New Bearings, Inch Lbs. 24-32
Used Bearings, Inch Lbs. 8-12

Differential Bearing Preload:
Method Shim

[01] -- Backlash at the minimum lash point measured should be between 0.005-0.009 inch for all new gear sets. Add 0.004 inch to each shim pack to provide side bearing preload.