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Differential Assembly

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash Method Threaded adj.
Adjustment
Note: Side gear backlash.
.004-.006 Inch (in)
Pinion Bearing Preload Method Spacer
New Bearing 5.6-10.9 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Used Bearing 3.5-6.1 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Differential Bearing Preload Method Threaded adj.
New Bearing 3.5-5.2 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Note: Total preload, add this to drive pinion preload.
Used Bearing 3.5-5.2 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Note: Total preload, add this to drive pinion preload.