Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints

Clearance, Tolerance and Adjustments





Maximum aluminum carrier spread 0.25 mm (0.010 inch)
Backlash between ring gear and pinion teeth 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 inch)
Preferred backlash 0.165 mm (0.006 inch)
Maximum backlash variation between teeth 0.08 0.003
Available drive pinion bearing adjustment shim in steps of:
0.051 mm (0.002 inch)
0.533-1.092 mm (0.021-0.043 inch)