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.