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