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Axle & Differential Assembly Specifications

AXLE ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS - 1031 (1)

Application In. (mm)
Axle Shaft Bearing End Play (2) .004-.014 (.10-.36)
Differential Side Bearing Preload .005-.008 (.13-.20)
Pinion-To-Ring Gear
Backlash Preferred .006 (.15)
Backlash Range .005-.007 (.13-.18)
Ring Gear Runout (2) .003 (.08)
Speedometer Transmitter Clearance .019-.047 (.48-1.19)
Ft. Lbs. (N.m) 
Limited Slip Friction Torque 40-110 (54-149)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Pinion Bearing Preload Torque
Oiled Used Bearings 13-22 (1.5-2.5)
Oiled New Bearings 21-30 (2.5-3.5)
(1) Applies to 1031 rear axle and differential only.
(2) Maximum deviation allowed.
DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS - 1041 & 1045 (1)

Application In. (mm)
Ring Gear Backlash
Preferred .005 (.13)
Range .004-.006 (.10-.15)
Side Gear-To-Reaction Block Backlash .004-.009 (.10-.24)
Pinion Gear Backlash .0009-.005 (.025-.13)
Ft. Lbs. (N.m) 
Shaft Rotational Torque 26 (35)
(1) Applies to traction lock differential only.