AXLE ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification |
|---|
| Pinion Bearing Preload (1) |
| New Bearings | 15-30 INCH Lbs. (1.7-3.4 N.m) |
| Used Bearings | 10-25 INCH Lbs. (1.1-2.8 N.m) |
| Ring Gear Backlash | .003-.010" (.08-.25 mm) |
| Side Bearing Preload | .008" (.20 mm) |
| (1) Preload measurement is torque needed to turn pinion in housing without differential case and ring gear installed. |
| (1) | Preload measurement is torque needed to turn pinion in housing without differential case and ring gear installed. |
AXLE ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|
| Differential Bearing Adjusting Nut Lock Bolt | 19 (26) |
| Differential Cover Bolts |
| "C", "G"& "K" Series | 30 (41) |
| "L", "M", "S" & "T" Series | 22 (30) |
| Drive Shaft Retainer Bolts |
| "C" & "K" Series | 18 (24) |
| "G" Series |
| Flange Type | 75 (102) |
| Yoke Type | 15 (20) |
| "L" & "M" Series | 27 (36) |
| "S" & "T" Series | 15 (20) |
| Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt |
| "C", "G" & "K" Series |
| 8.6" Ring Gear | 27 (37) |
| 9.5" Ring Gear | 37 (50) |
| "L" & "M" Series | 19 (26) |
| "S" & "T" Series |
| 7.6" & 8.0" Ring Gear | 25 (34) |
| 8.6" Ring Gear | 27 (37) |
| Ring Gear-To-Differential Case Bolt (1) |
| 7.6", 8.0" & 8.6" Ring Gear | 89 (120) |
| 9.5" Ring Gear | 103 (140) |
| Shock Absorber Mounts |
| "C" & "K" Series | 70 (95) |
| "G" Series |
| Lower | 60 (80) |
| Upper | 20 (25) |
| "L" & "M" Series | 79 (107) |
| "S" & "T" Series |
| Lower | 62 (84) |
| Upper | 25 (35) |
| Side Bearing Cap Bolt |
| 7.6", 8.0" & 8.6" Ring Gear | 55 (75) |
| 9.5" Ring Gear | 63 (85) |
| "U" Bolts |
| "C" & "K" Series |
| 8.6" Ring Gear | 59 (80) |
| 9.5" Ring Gear | 89 (121) |
| "G" Series | 64 (87) |
| "L". "M", "S" & "T" Series | 74 (100) |
| (1) Bolt has left-hand threaded. Use NEW bolts. |
| (1) | Bolt has left-hand threaded. Use NEW bolts. |
