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Clearance and Design Specifications

Front and Rear Differential Specifications

Front Differential Specifications

Carrier Type, Integral

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash are adjusted with shims.
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash 0.005-0.010 in.lb

Differential Bearing Preload is adjusted with shims
New Bearing Slip Fit
Used Bearing Slip Fit

Rear Differential Specifications 2WD and 4WD Models

Carrier Type, Integral

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash are adjusted with shims.
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash 0.005-0.009 in.lb

Differential Bearing Preload is adjusted with shims
New Bearing Slip Fit
Used Bearing Slip Fit


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