Drive Axle Assembly Specifications

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DRIVE AXLE ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS ⁽¹⁾

Application

Specification

Pinion Bearing Preload

New Bearings

15-30 INCH Lbs. (1.7-3.4 N.m)

Used Bearings

10-25 INCH Lbs. (1.1-2.8 N.m)

Ring Gear Backlash

⁽¹⁾ .005-.009" (.13-.23 mm)

Side Bearing Preload

⁽²⁾

⁽¹⁾	Adjustment shims are available in .003" (.08 mm), .005" (.13 mm), .010" (.25 mm) and .030" (.76 mm) thicknesses.

⁽²⁾	Zero clearance plus tighten adjuster nut 2 slots.