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With 9-1/2 Inch Ring Gear

Type/Manufacturer Chevrolet
Ring Gear Diameter 9 1/2 Inch (in)
Carrier Type Integral
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash Method Shims
Adjustment .005-.008 Inch (in)
Pinion Bearing Preload Method Spacer
New Bearings 20-25 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Used Bearings 10-15 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Differential Bearing Preload Method Adj. Nut
New Bearings -
Note: Tighten adjusting nut until it contacts bearing, then tighten an additional 3 slots.
Used Bearings -
Note: Tighten adjusting nut until it contacts bearing, then tighten an additional 3 slots.