Section 138 (Front Axle): Specifications: Specifications
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| DESCRTIPTION | SPECIFICATION |
|---|---|
| Axle Ratio | 3.21/3.73 |
| Ring Gear Diameter | 186 mm (7.33 in.) |
| Ring Gear Runout | 0.12 mm (0.005 in.) |
| Ring Gear Backlash | 0.12 - 0.20 mm (0.005 - 0.008 in.) |
| Pinion Torque To Rotate: Original Bearings | 1 - 2.2 N.m (10 - 20 in. lbs.) |
| Pinion Torque To Rotate: New Bearings | 1.7 - 2.8 N.m (15 - 25 in. lbs.) |
| Total Torque To Rotate is Pinion Torque To Rotate plus: | |
| Gear Ratio 3.21 | 0.53 - 0.87 N.m (4.6 - 7.7 in. lbs.) |
| Gear Ratio 3.73 | 0.45 - 0.75 N.m (3.9 - 6.6 in. lbs.) |
TORQUE
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ring Gear Bolts | 108 | 80 | - |
| Differential Bearing Cap Bolts | 54 - 68 | 39 - 50 | - |
| Drain Trough Nut | 23 | - | 200 |
| Differential Cover Bolts | 19 - 26 | 14 - 19 | - |
| Pinion Nut | 217 - 352 | 160 - 260 | - |
| Rear Axle Bracket Bolts | 88 | 65 | - |
| Front Axle Brackets To Frame Nut | 61 | 45 | - |
| Front Axle Bracket to Axle Nuts | 61 | 45 | - |
| Right Axle Bracket Nut | 61 | 45 | - |