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Differential Assembly

Ring Gear Runout 0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
See text under "Differential Bearing Preload and Gear Backlash".
Backlash 0.12-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in.)
Pinion Bearing Preload Original Bearings 0.56 Nm (5 in. lbs.)
Add this value to the pinion rotational torque reading recorded during the removal procedure. See text.
New Bearings 2-5 Nm (15-35 in. lbs.)
Pinion Nut 298 Nm (220 ft. lbs.)
See text under "Pinion Seal"/"Pinion Shaft Seal" and "Collapsible Spacer".
Differential Bearing Cap Bolts 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.)
Cover Bolts 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.)
Mounting Bolts 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.)
Fill plug 21 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Pinion Crossmember At Bracket 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.)
Pinion Crossmember At Axle 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.)
Ring Gear Bolts 95-122 Nm (70-90 ft. lbs.)