Axle Assembly Specifications
AXLE ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS
| Application |
INCH Lbs. (N.m) |
| Pinion Bearing Preload |
| Fleetwood |
| 8 1/2" Ring Gear |
| New Bearing |
18-36 (2.0-4.1) |
| Used Bearing |
10-15 (1.1-1.7) |
| 9 1/2" Ring Gear |
| New Bearing |
20-25 (2.3-2.8) |
| Used Bearing |
10-15 (1.1-1.7) |
| Camaro & Firebird |
| New Bearing |
15-30 (1.7-3.4) |
| Used Bearing |
9-15 (1.0-1.7) |
| Caprice & Roadmaster |
| New Bearing |
| 7 1/2" Ring Gear |
15-30 (1.7-3.4) |
| 8 1/2" Ring Gear |
18-36 (2.0-4.1) |
| Used Bearing |
10-15 (1.1-1.7) |
| Total Assembly Preload |
| Fleetwood (8 1/2" Ring Gear) |
| New Bearing |
35-40 (4.0-4.5) |
| Used Bearing |
20-25 (2.3-2.8) |
| Camaro & Firebird |
| New Bearing |
32-55 (3.6-6.2) |
| Used Bearing |
16-28 (1.8-3.2) |
| Caprice & Roadmaster |
| New Bearing |
35-40 (4.0-4.5) |
| Used Bearing |
20-25 (2.3-2.8) |
| In. (mm) |
| Ring Gear Backlash (All Models) |
.005-.009 (.13-.23) |
| Side (Differential) Bearing Preload |
Slip Fit Plus .008 (.20) |