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Application

Specification

Metric

English

Differential Backlash

0.13 mm-0.18 mm

0.005 in-0.007 in

Differential Side Bearing Preload (Case Spread)

0.0508 mm-0.1524 mm

0.002 in-0.006 in

Differential Side Gear End Play

12 mm-37 mm

0.005 in-0.014 in

Differential Side Gear Preload (Maximum)

2.4 N·m

21 lb in

Pinion Bearing Preload Starting Torque

1.2 N·m

11 lb in

Rear Axle Shaft Length Left Rear Axle Shaft

683.5 mm

26.9 in

Rear Axle Shaft Length Right Rear Axle Shaft

726.5 mm

28.6 in