Section 6
Torque Specifications
Maintenance Manual MM-0230 Copyright 2002
Issued 07-02 ArvinMeritor, Inc. Page 33
Section 6 Torque Specifications
Description Specification
Pinion Bearing Preload Rolling Torque 5-20 lb-in
(5.8-23.0 N•cm)
Differential Bearing Preload 15-35 lb-in
(1.7-3.5 N•m)
Expansion Between Bearing Caps 0.006-0.013-inch
(0.15-0.33 mm)
Differential Gears Rotating Resistance 50 lb-ft
(68 N•m)
Ring Gear Runout 0.008-inch
(0.200 mm) maximum
Backlash Setting Range for Old Gear Sets 0.008-0.018-inch
(0.20-0.46 mm)
Backlash Setting for New Gear Sets 0.005-0.015-inch
(0.13-0.38 mm)
Fastener Size
Torque Value
lb-ft (N•m)
Yoke Locknut M32 x 1.5 740-920
(1000-1245)
Adjusting Ring Lock Plate
Capscrews
M6 x 1.0, Class 10.9 10-13
(14-18)
Differential Case Capscrews M12 x 1.75, Class 10.9 105-115
(140-155)
Differential Cap Capscrews M14 x 2.0, Class 10.9 115-140
(155-190)
Carrier-to-Housing Capscrews 41 x 1467 (short)
41 x 1465 (long)
83-110
(110-150)
Axle Shaft Capscrews M12 x 1.75 105-115
(140-155)
Fill Plug 0.75-14 35-50
(48-67)
Drain Plug 0.50-14 35-50
(48-67)