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Differential Assembly: Specifications

<8.0 in. Ring Gear>
<Front Axle> 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)
Used Bearing 5.2-8.7 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Differential Bearing Preload Method Shim
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.
<7.5 in. Ring Gear> <8.0 In. Ring Gear>
<Rear Axle> Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash Method Threaded adj. Threaded adj.
Adjustment
Note: Side gear backlash.
.005-.007 Inch (in).005-.007 Inch (in)
Pinion Bearing Preload Method Spacer & Shims Spacer & Shims
New Bearing 10.4-16.5 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)16.5-22.6 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Used Bearing 5.2-8.7 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)7.8-11.3 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Differential Bearing Preload Method Threaded adj. Threaded adj.
New Bearing --- ---
Used Bearing --- ---