CAPACITY
For differential capacity, see below.
| Application | (1) Quantity |
|---|
| Front Axle | 3.0 Qts. (2.8L) |
| Rear Axle | 3.4 Qts. (3.2L) |
| (1) Approximate quantity listed. |
| (1) | Approximate quantity listed. |
DIFFERENTIAL FLUID CAPACITY
AXLE ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification |
|---|
| Companion Flange Runout |
| Lateral Runout | .0039" (.100 mm) |
| Vertical Runout | .0039" (.100 mm) |
| Differential Case Runout | .0028" (.070 mm) |
| Drive Pinion Rotating Torque |
| Front Axle |
| New Bearings | 8.7-13.9 INCH lbs. (1.0-1.6 N.m) |
| Used Bearings | 4.3-6.9 INCH lbs. (.5-.8 N.m) |
| Rear Axle |
| New Bearings | 11.3-17.4 INCH lbs. (1.3-2.0 N.m) |
| Used Bearings | 6.1-8.7 INCH lbs. (.7-1.0 N.m) |
| Ring Gear Backlash |
| Front Axle | .0051-.0071" (.130-.180 mm) |
| Rear Axle | .0059-.0079" (.150-.200 mm) |
| Ring Gear Runout | .0039" (.100 mm) |
| Side Gear Backlash |
| Front Axle | .0020-.0079" (.050-.200 mm) |
| Rear Axle | .0008-.0079" (.020-.200 mm) |
| Total Assembled Preload (1) | 3.5-5.2 INCH lbs. (.4-.6 N.m) |
| Steering Knuckle Bearing Preload | 5.6-9.9 Lbs. (2.5-4.5 kg) |
| Wheel Bearing Preload Front Wheel Bearing | 6.4-12.6 Lbs. (2.8-5.7 kg) |
| (1) Add this amount to drive pinion rotating torque to obtain total preload. |
| (1) | Add this amount to drive pinion rotating torque to obtain total preload. |
AXLE ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|
| Adjusting Nut Lock Bolt | (1) |
| Brake Caliper Bolt | 90 (122) |
| Brakeline-To-Brake Caliper Union Bolt | 22 (30) |
| Bearing Cap Bolt | 71 (96) |
| Differential Carrier-To-Axle Housing Nut |
| Front Axle | 18 (24) |
| Rear Axle | 54 (73) |
| Differential Cover Nut | (1) |
| Drive Pinion Nut |
| Front Axle | 145-253 (197-343) |
| Rear Axle | 181-326 (245-441) |
| Drive Shaft Companion Flange Bolt/Nut |
| Front Axle | 54 (73) |
| Rear Axle | 65 (88) |
| Dust Cover/Spindle Bolt | 34 (46) |
| Flange Hub Nut | 26 (35) |
| Knuckle Arm Nut | 71 (96) |
| Pinion Shaft Pin (Rear Axle) | 20 (27) |
| Ring Gear Bolt/Nut |
| Front Axle | 71 (96) |
| Rear Axle | 81 (110) |
| Side Bearing Cap Bolt | 58 (79) |
| Tie Rod End Nut | 67 (91) |
| Wheel Bearing Adjusting Nut | (2) |
| Wheel Bearing Lock Nut | 47 (64) |
| Wheel Lug Nut | 108 (146) |
| (1) Tighten to 115 INCH lbs. (13.0 N.m). (2) For tightening procedure, see AXLE SHAFT - FRONT under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION . |
| (1) | Tighten to 115 INCH lbs. (13.0 N.m). |
| (2) | For tightening procedure, see AXLE SHAFT - FRONT under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION . |
