AXLE ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | In. (mm) |
|---|
| Ring Gear Backlash | (1) .003-.010 (.08-.25) |
| Ring Gear Maximum Runout | .002 (.05) |
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) |
| Pinion Bearing Preload | 15-25 (1.7-2.8) |
| (1) Preferred backlash is .005-.007" (.13-.18 mm). |
AXLE ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|
| Actuator Solenoid | 16 (22) |
| Axle Assembly Mounting Bolts | 35 (47) |
| Axle Assembly Bushing Bolts | 80 (108) |
| Axle Hub Nut | 180 (245) |
| Ball Joint Nut (Upper) | 61 (83) |
| Drain & Fill Plugs | 24 (33) |
| Drive Axle-To-Output Flange Bolts | 59 (80) |
| Front Drive Shaft Bolts | 15 (20) |
| Right Axle Tube-To-Carrier Bolts | 30 (41) |
| Right Axle Tube-To-Frame Bolts |
| K15/25 | 75 (102) |
| K35 | 110 (149) |
| Ring Gear Attaching Bolts (1) | 88 (119) |
| Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bolt | 54 (73) |
| Skid Plate Screws | 25 (34) |
| Stabilizer Bar Bushing Bracket-To-Frame Bolts | 24 (33) |
| Stabilizer Bar Hardware | 13 (18) |
| Tie Rod Nut | 35 (47) |
| Wheel Lug Nuts (Front) | 120 (163) |
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) |
| Switch Housing | 45 (5.0) |
| (1) Bolts are left-hand thread. |
