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General Specifications

CLEARANCE, TOLERANCE & ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Application Inch (mm)
Available Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment Shim In Steps Of .0010" (.0254 mm) .010-.038 (.254-.965)
Backlash Between Ring Gear & Pinion Teeth .008-.013 (.203-.330)
Lubricant Deflector To Differential Housing Cover .200-.250 (5.08-6.35)
Maximum Aluminum Carrier Spread .030 (.762)
Maximum Backlash Variation Between Teeth .004 (.1016)
Maximum Differential Case Runout .003 (.076)
Maximum Radial Runout Of Rear Axle Pinion Flange In Assembly .010 (.25) TIR
Maximum Runout Of Backface Of Ring Gear .003 (.076)
Preferred Backlash .010 (.254)
PINION BEARING PRELOAD SPECIFICATIONS

Application INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Pinion Bearing Preload (Drive Pinion Collapsible Spacer) Used Bearings (1) 8-10 (0.9-1.16)
Pinion Bearing Preload (Drive Pinion Collapsible Spacer) New Bearings (1) 16-29 (1.8-3.2)
(1) With pinion flange yoke seal.
LUBRICANTS & SEALANTS

Lubricant/Sealants Specification
Pipe Sealant with Teflon(R) D8AZ-19554-A WSK-M2G350-A2
Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C ESA-M1C75-B
SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil XO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C153-G
SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580-B WSL-M2C192-A
Silicone Rubber D6AZ-19562-AA ESB-M4G92-A
Stud & Bearing Mount E0AZ-19554-BA WSK-M2G349-A1
Threadlock(R) and Sealer E0AZ-19554-AA WSK-M2G315-A5