Differential Assembly
| Type/Manufacturer | --- | --- | --- | |
| Ring Gear Diameter | 8 3/8 Inch (in) | 9 1/4 Inch (in) | 9 3/4 Inch (in) | |
| Carrier Type | Integral | Integral | Integral | |
| Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash | Method | Threaded Adjuster | Threaded Adjuster | Shims |
| Adjustment | .006-.008 Inch (in) | .006-.008 Inch (in) | .004-.009 Inch (in) | |
| Pinion Bearing Preload | Method | Collapsible Spacer | Collapsible Spacer | Shims |
| New Bearings | 20-35 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb) | 20-35 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb) | 10-20 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb) | |
| Used Bearings | 10-25 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb) Note: With new front and used rear bearings. | 10-25 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb) Note: With new front and used rear bearings. | 10-20 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb) | |
| Differential Bearing Preload | Method | Threaded Adjuster | Threaded Adjuster | Shims |
| New Bearings | - Note: Preload is correct when ring gear and pinion backlash is properly adjusted. | - Note: Preload is correct when ring gear and pinion backlash is properly adjusted. | 0.015 Inch (in) | |
| Used Bearings | - Note: Preload is correct when ring gear and pinion backlash is properly adjusted. | - Note: Preload is correct when ring gear and pinion backlash is properly adjusted. | 0.015 Inch (in) |