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For 1990-2009 cars only

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Differential Backlash

0.10 - 0.15 mm

0.0039 - 0.0059 in

Differential Side Gear Backlash

0.05 - 0.20 mm

0.0020 - 0.0079 in

Differential Side Gear Preload (Maximum)

0.4 - 0.7  N·m

3.0 - 6.0 lb in

Pinion Bearing Preload Starting Torque

0.7 - 1.27 N·m

6 - 11 lb in