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Differential Assembly

4 WD Front Axle 4 WD Rear Axle
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash Method Shim Threaded Adj.
Adjustment
Note: Side gear backlash.
.004-.006 Inch (in).004-.006 Inch (in)
Pinion Bearing Preload Method Spacer & Shims Spacer & Shims
New Bearing 4.3-8.7 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)5.6-10.9 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Used Bearing 2.6-4.3 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)3.5-6.1 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Differential Bearing Preload Method Shims Threaded adj.
New Bearing
Note: Total preload, add this to drive pinion preload.
2.6-4.3 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)1.7-3.5 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Used Bearing
Note: Total preload, add this to drive pinion preload.
2.6-4.3 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)1.7-3.5 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)