DIFFERENTIAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification |
|---|
| ABS Sensor Air Gap | .005-.045" (0.127-1.143 mm) |
| Axle Shaft End Play (Max.) | .030" (.762 mm) |
| Differential Case Flange Runout | .003" (.08 mm) |
| Maximum Backlash Variation Between Teeth | .004" (.10 mm) |
| Nominal Pinion Shim Thickness | .030" (.76 mm) |
| Pinion Gear Thrust Washer Thickness | .030-.032" (.76-.81 mm) |
| Ring Gear Back Face Runout | .004" (.10 mm) |
| Ring Gear Backlash (1) | .008-.015" (.020-.038 mm) |
| Side Gear Thrust Washer Thickness | .030-.032" (.76-.81 mm) |
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) |
| Pinion Bearing Preload |
| New Bearings | 16-29 (1.8-3.2) |
| Original Bearings (With Oil Seal) | 8-14 (.9-1.6) |
| (1) Preferred setting is .012-.015" (.30-.38 mm). |
| (1) | Preferred setting is .012-.015" (.30-.38 mm). |
DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|
| ABS Sensor Bolt | 25-30 (34-41) |
| Bearing Cap Bolt |
| 1998 | 70-85 (95-115) |
| 1999 | 77 (104) |
| Driveshaft-To-Pinion Flange Bolt |
| 1998 | 70-95 (95-129) |
| 1999 | 83 (113) |
| Housing Cover Bolt |
| 1998 | 28-38 (38-52) |
| 1999 | 33 (45) |
| Lower Rear Suspension Arm Bolts | 94-127 (127-172) |
| Oil Filler Plug |
| 1998 | 15-30 (20-41) |
| 1999 | 22 (30) |
| Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt |
| 1998 | 15-30 (21-41) |
| 1999 | 22 (30) |
| Rear Axle Tracking Assembly Bolt | 125-169 (169) |
| Rear Brake Caliper Bolts | 20 (27) |
| Rear Stabilizer Retainer Bracket Bolts | 43-57 (58-77) |
| Ring Gear Bolt |
| 1998 |
| 8.8" Ring Gear | 70-85 (95-115) |
| 9.75" Ring Gear | 100-120 (136-163) |
| 1999 |
| 8.8" Ring Gear | 77 (104) |
| 9.75" Ring Gear | 111 (150) |
| Shock Absorber Nut | 40-60 (54-81) |
| Upper Front Rear Suspension Arm Bolts | 94-127 (127-172) |
| Wheel Lug Nut | 100 (136) |
