Chrysler Drive Axle

Model 8 1/4
Ring Gear Size, Inch 8 1/4
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash
Method [01]
Adjustment 0.005 - 0.008
Pinion Bearing Preload
Method [02]
New Bearings, Inch Lbs. 20 - 30
Used Bearings, Inch Lbs. [03]
Differential Bearing Preload
Method [01]
New Bearings, Inch Lbs. [04]
Used Bearings, Inch Lbs. [04]

Model 9 1/4
Ring Gear Size, Inch 9 1/4
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash
Method [01]
Adjustment 0.005 - 0.008
Pinion Bearing Preload
Method [02]
New Bearings, Inch Lbs. 20 - 30
Used Bearings, Inch Lbs. [03]
Differential Bearing Preload
Method [01]
New Bearings, Inch Lbs. [04]
Used Bearings, Inch Lbs. [04]

Footnotes:

[01] -- Threaded adjuster.
[02] -- Collapsible spacer.
[03] -- Set at 10 inch lbs. greater than reading taken at time of tear down w/minimum of 210 ft. lbs. torque on pinion nut.
[04] -- Preload is correct when ring gear & pinion backlash is properly adjusted.