SPECIFICATIONS
AX LE SPECI FI CAT I ON S
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Axle Ratio 3.73, 4.11
Ring Gear Diameter 216 mm (8.5 in.)
Ring Gear Backlash 0.10-0.15 mm (0.004-
0.006 in.)
Pinion Torque to Rotate 2.5-3.0 N·m (22-26 in.
lbs.)
Differential Bearing Pre-
load
0.16 mm (0.006 in.)
SRW Differential Torque
to Rotate
20-40 N·m (15-30 ft.
lbs.)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N·m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Drain Plug 100 74 -
Fill Plug 100 74 -
Differential Cover Bolts 65 48 -
Ring Gear Bolts 180 133 -
Differential Bearing Cap
Bolts
70 52 -
Differential Case Bolts 45 33 -
Axle Bearing Cap Bolts 72 53 -
Axle Grooved Nut 500 369 -
Axle Shaft Hub Nut 65 48 -
*Hub Inner Nut 300 221 -
Hub Outer Nut 250 184 -
*Follow service procedure for torque sequence.
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