AXLE ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | In. (mm) |
|---|
| Ring Gear Backlash |
| Preferred | .005-.007 (.13-.18) |
| Allowed | .003-.010 (.08-.25) |
| Ring Gear Runout (Maximum) | .002 (.05) |
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) |
| Pinion Bearing Preload | 15-25 (1.7-2.8) |
AXLE ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|
| Axle Assembly-To-Frame Bolts | 76 (103) |
| Axle Hub Nut | 103 (140) |
| Ball Joint Nut (Upper) | 61 (83) |
| Cable Switch Housing Bolts | 36 (49) |
| Carrier Case Bolts | 37 (50) |
| Drain & Fill Plugs | 19 (26) |
| Front Drive Shaft-To-Flange Bolts | 15 (20) |
| Idler Arm-To-Steering Relay Rod Nut | 60 (82) |
| Left Output Shaft Cover Bolts | 18 (25) |
| Pitman Arm-To-Steering Relay Rod Nut | 61 (83) |
| Right Axle Housing-To-Carrier Bolts | 36 (49) |
| Right Axle Housing-To-Frame Bolts | 72 (97) |
| Ring Gear Bolts (1) | 59 (80) |
| Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Nut | 54 (73) |
| Skid Plate Bolts | 18 (25) |
| Stabilizer Bar Bushing Bracket-To-Frame Bolts | 48 (65) |
| Stabilizer Bar-To-Lower Control Arm Bolts | 11 (15) |
| Tie Rod Nut | 39 (53) |
| Wheel Lug Nuts | 103 (140) |
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) |
| Adjusting Sleeve Lock Bolt | 71 (8) |
| Shift Cable Coupling Nut | 89 (10) |
| (1) Always use NEW bolts. Bolts are left-hand thread. |
| (1) | Always use NEW bolts. Bolts are left-hand thread. |
