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Axle Assembly Specifications

Axle Shaft End Play (Non C-lock Type)  
  Chevrolet .001-.022"
  Buick .018"
  Pontiac .032"
  Oldsmobile .035"
Ring Gear Backlash  
  Buick .006"-.008"
  Chevrolet .005-.008"
  Oldsmobile, Pontiac .005-.009"
Side Bearing Preload Buick  
    New Bearings 35-40 INCH Lbs.
    Reused Bearings 20-25 INCH Lbs.
  Chevrolet (3) Slip Fit Plus.008"
  Oldsmobile (3).008"
  Pontiac Slip Fit Plus.008"
Pinion Bearing Preload  
  Buick  
    New Bearings (1) 20-25 INCH Lbs.
    Reused Bearings (1) 10-15 INCH Lbs.
    New Bearings  
      (Total Assembly) (2) 35-40 INCH Lbs.
    Reused Bearings  
      (Total Assembly) (2) 20-25 INCH Lbs.
Chevrolet  
    New Bearings 25 INCH Lbs.
    Reused Bearings 10 INCH Lbs.
  Corvette  
    New Bearings 20-25 INCH Lbs.
    Used Bearings 5-10 INCH Lbs.
  Oldsmobile  
    New Bearings 24-32 INCH Lbs.
    Reused Bearings 8-12 INCH Lbs.
  Pontiac  
    New Bearings 25 INCH Lbs.
    Reused Bearings 17 INCH Lbs.
(1) Rotating torque, new seal without ring gear installed.
(2) Rotating torque, with new seal and ring gear installed.
(3) .004" each side after backlash has been set.