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System Specifications


Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash Method Shim
Adjustment, Inch .002-.008
Pinion Bearing Preload Method Spacer & Shims
New Bearing In. Lbs. 8.7-13.9
Used Bearing In. Lbs. 4.3-6.9
Differential Bearing Preload Method Shim
New Bearing In. Lbs. 3.5-5.2 [01]
Used Bearing In. Lbs. 3.5-5.2 [01]

[01] -- Total preload, add this to drive pinion preload.