Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

216 RBI Axle


Mechanical Specifications

Axle Ratios 3.07,3.55,4.10
Differential Bearing Preload 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
Differential Side Gear Clearance 0-0.15 mm (0-0.006 in.)
Ring Gear Diameter 216 mm (8.5 in.)
Ring Gear Backlash 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in.)
Pinion Depth 109.52 mm (4.312 in.)
Bearing Preload, Pinion (New) 2.226-4.52 Nm (20-40 in.lbs.)
Bearing Preload, Pinion (Original) 1-3 Nm (10-20 in.lbs.)

Torque Specifications

Plug, Fill 34 Nm (25 ft.lbs.)
Bolts, Differential Cover 41 Nm (30 Ft.lbs.)
Bolts, Differential Bearing Cap 108 Nm (80 ft.lbs.)
Bolts, Ring Gear 108 Nm (80 ft.lbs.)
Nuts, Brake Backing Plate 61 Nm (45 ft.lbs.)
Nut, Pinion Gear-Minimum 217 Nm (160 ft.lbs.)