Differential Assembly
| <Exc. Independent Rear Supension> | <Independent Rear Supension> | ||
| Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash | Method | Threaded adj. | Shim |
| Adjustment Note: Side gear backlash. | .005-.007 Inch (in) | .005-.007 Inch (in) | |
| Pinion Bearing Preload | Method | Spacer & Shims | Spacer & Shims |
| New Bearing | 13.8-19 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb) | 10.4-16.5 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb) | |
| Used Bearing | 6.9-9.5 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb) | 5.2-8.7 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb) | |
| Differential Bearing Preload | Method | Threaded adj. | Shims |
| New Bearing | 3.5-5.2 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb) Note: Total preload, add this to drive pinion preload. | 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: Total preload, add this to drive pinion preload. | 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. |