DRIVE AXLE ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specifications |
| Ring Gear Backlash | .005-.009" (.13-.23 mm) |
| Pinion Bearing Preload | 20-40 INCH lbs. (2.26-4.53 N.m) |
| 10 1/2" Ring Gear |
| Inner Pinion Bearing Width |
| "B" & Heavy Duty Models | 1.4375" (36.51 mm) |
| "U" Models | 1.1875" (30.16 mm) |
| 10 1/2" Ring Gear Differential Bearing Width |
| "B" & "U" Models | 1.0000" (25.40 mm) |
| Heavy Duty Models | 1.1875" (30.16 mm) |
| (1) Adjustment shims are available in .003" (.08 mm), .005" (.13 mm), .010" (.25 mm) and .030" (.76 mm) thicknesses. |
| (1) | Adjustment shims are available in .003" (.08 mm), .005" (.13 mm), .010" (.25 mm) and .030" (.76 mm) thicknesses. |
DRIVE AXLE ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS (1)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Applications | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
| Axle Shaft-To-Hub Bolts/Nuts | 115 (156) |
| Bearing Cap Bolts | 85 (115) |
| Brake Backing Plate Bolts | 105 (142) |
| Drive Shaft Bolt | 15 (20) |
| Filler Plug | 25 (34) |
| Housing Rear Cover Bolts | 35 (47) |
| Leaf Spring "U" Bolt Nut | 114 (155) |
| Lower Shock Mount Nut | 75 (102) |
| Ring Gear Bolts |
| 9 3/4" Ring Gear | 110 (150) |
| 10 1/2" Ring Gear | 105 (142) |
| Wheel Lug Nut |
| Dual Real Wheels | 140 (190) |
| Single Rear Wheels | 120 (163) |