CAPACITY
| Application | Pts. (L) |
|---|
| 7 1/2" Ring Gear | (1) 3.75 (1.7) |
| 8 3/4" Ring Gear | (1) 4.00 (1.9) |
| (1) Fluid level should be 1/4" below filler hole. |
| (1) | Fluid level should be 1/4" below filler hole. |
| CAUTION | If axle of Traction-Lok differential model was drained, add 4 ozs. (.12L) of Friction Modifier (C8AZ-19B546-A) to fluid level. |
AXLE ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification |
|---|
| Capacity |
| 7.5" Ring Gear | (1) 3 Pts. (1.4L) |
| 8.8" Ring Gear | (1) 3.25 Pts. (1.5L) |
| Differential Case Runout | .003" (.08 mm) |
| Maximum Ring Gear Backlash Variation Between Teeth | .004" (.10 mm) |
| Nominal Pinion Shim Thickness | .030" (.76 mm) |
| Pinion Bearing Preload (With Oil Seal) |
| New Bearings | 16-29 INCH lbs. (1.8-3.3 N.m) |
| Original Bearings | 8-14 INCH lbs. (.9-1.6 N.m) |
| Pinion Gear Thrust Washer Thickness | .030-.032" (.76-.81 mm) |
| Ring Gear Runout | .004" (.10 mm) MAX. |
| Ring Gear Backlash | .008-.015" (.20-.38 mm) |
| Side Gear Thrust Washer Thickness | .030-.032" (.76-.81 mm) |
| (1) Lubricant level should be level with bottom of filler hole. |
| (1) | Lubricant level should be level with bottom of filler hole. |
AXLE ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|
| Axle Vent | 11-19 (15-26) |
| Brake Backing Plate Bolt | 20-40 (27-54) |
| Brake Caliper-To-Carrier Bolt | 23-29 (31-40) |
| Cover Bolt | 20-27 (27-37) |
| Differential Bearing Cap Bolt | 70-85 (95-115) |
| Drive Shaft-To-Companion Flange Bolt | 70-95 (95-129) |
| Oil Filler Plug | 20-30 (27-41) |
| Pinion Nut |
| 7.5" Ring Gear | 170 (230) MIN. |
| 8.8" Ring Gear | 140 (190) MIN. |
| Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt | 15-30 (20-41) |
| Ring Gear Bolt (1) | 79-85 (95-115) |
| Wheel Lug Nut | 85-105 (115-142) |
| (1) Use Loctite or equivalent thread locking compound. |
| (1) | Use Loctite or equivalent thread locking compound. |
