Drive Axle Assembly Specifications

1992 Chevrolet Sportvan G10, 5.7 KSECTION Drive Axle Assembly Specifications
DRIVE AXLE ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS (1)

Application Specifications
Ring Gear Backlash .005-.009" (.13-.23 mm)
Pinion Bearing Preload 20-40 INCH lbs. (2.26-4.53 N.m)
10 1/2" Ring Gear
Inner Pinion Bearing Width
"B" & Heavy Duty Models 1.4375" (36.51 mm)
"U" Models 1.1875" (30.16 mm)
10 1/2" Ring Gear Differential Bearing Width
"B" & "U" Models 1.0000" (25.40 mm)
Heavy Duty Models 1.1875" (30.16 mm)
(1) Adjustment shims are available in .003" (.08 mm), .005" (.13 mm), .010" (.25 mm) and .030" (.76 mm) thicknesses.
RENDER: 1.0x

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