Differential Assembly
| Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash | Method | Shim |
| Adjustment Note: Side gear backlash. | .005-.007 Inch (in) | |
| Pinion Bearing Preload | Method | Spacer & Shims |
| New Bearing | 10.4-16.5 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb) Note: Models with independent rear suspension. | |
| Used Bearing | 5.2-8.7 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb) | |
| Differential Bearing Preload | Method | Shims |
| New Bearing | 3.5-5.2 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb) Note: Differential bearing preload; for new and reused bearings should be 3.5-5.2 inches in addition to pinion bearing preload. | |
| Used Bearing | 3.5-5.2 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb) Note: Differential bearing preload; for new and reused bearings should be 3.5-5.2 inches in addition to pinion bearing preload. |