Rear Axle Specifications

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac STS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Application	Specification
Application	Metric	English
Differential Case Shim Sizes	3.5-4.4 mm	.14-.17 in
Pinion Housing Shim Sizes	1.2-1.9 mm	.04-.07 in
Pinion Rotating Torque w/seals	2.5-4 N.m	22-35 lb in
Ring Gear/Pinion A1 Nominal Value-All Axles	111.00 mm	4.37 in
Ring Gear/Pinion A2 Nominal Value-3.42 Ratio Axles	63.5 mm	2.50 in
Ring Gear/Pinion A2 Nominal Value-3.73 Ratio Axle	63.5 mm	2.50 in
Ring Gear/Pinion A2 Nominal Value-3.91 Ratio Axle	63.5 mm	2.50 in
Torsional Backlash
3.42 Ratio with 96 mm Flange	0.22-0.35 mm	.009-.014 in
3.23 Ratio with 96 mm Flange	0.21-0.34 mm	.008-.013 in
3.91 Ratio with 96 mm Flange	0.25-0.41 mm	.010-.016 in
2.73 Ratio with 105 mm Flange	0.20-0.31 mm	.007-.012 in
3.23 Ratio with 105 mm Flange	0.23-0.37 mm	.009-.014 in
3.42 Ratio with 105 mm Flange	0.24-0.38 mm	.009-.015 in
3.73 Ratio with 86 mm Round Flange	0.21-0.34 mm	.008-.013 in