Differential Assembly

General Specifications
Lubricants and Sealants
Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C ESA-M1C75-B
Pipe Sealant with Teflon D8AZ-19554-A WSK-M2G350-A2
Epoxy Sealer M-3D35A (E)
Threadlock 262 E2FZ-19554-B WSK-M2G351-A6
Stud and Bearing Mount EOAZ-19554-BA WSK-M2G349-A1
Rear Axle
Backlash between ring gear and pinion teeth 0.127-0.228 mm (0.005-0.009 inch)
Ring gear maximum variation between teeth 0.076 mm (0.003 inch)
Differential case maximum runout 0.076 mm (0.003 inch)
Pinion bearing preload (used pinion bearings) 0.9-1.5 Nm (8-14 inch lbs.)
Pinion bearing preload (new pinion bearings) 1.8-3.3 Nm (16-29 inch lbs.)
Handle (adapter) 2.2 Nm (20 inch lbs.)
Pinion stem maximum radial runout in assembly 0.25 mm (0.010 inch)
Maximum carrier spread 0.75 mm (0.030 inch)
Available drive pinion bearing adjustment shim in steps of 0.25 mm (0.010 inch) 0.254 mm (0.010 inch) - 0.965 mm (0.038 inch)

Drive Angles @ Curb Height Specifications:

Rear Axle Backlash Shim Variation Table