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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 612 (REAR DRIVE AXLE)SPECIFICATIONSREAR AXLE SPECIFICATIONS
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended

Rear Axle Specifications

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Rear Axle Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Cadillac STS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Application Specification
Metric English
Differential Case Shim Sizes 3.5-4.4 mm .14-.17 in
Pinion Housing Shim Sizes 1.2-1.9 mm .04-.07 in
Pinion Rotating Torque w/seals 2.5-4 N.m 22-35 lb in
Ring Gear/Pinion A1 Nominal Value-All Axles 111.00 mm 4.37 in
Ring Gear/Pinion A2 Nominal Value-3.42 Ratio Axles 63.5 mm 2.50 in
Ring Gear/Pinion A2 Nominal Value-3.73 Ratio Axle 63.5 mm 2.50 in
Ring Gear/Pinion A2 Nominal Value-3.91 Ratio Axle 63.5 mm 2.50 in
Torsional Backlash
  • 3.42 Ratio with 96 mm Flange
 0.22-0.35 mm .009-.014 in
  • 3.23 Ratio with 96 mm Flange
 0.21-0.34 mm .008-.013 in
  • 3.91 Ratio with 96 mm Flange
 0.25-0.41 mm .010-.016 in
  • 2.73 Ratio with 105 mm Flange
 0.20-0.31 mm .007-.012 in
  • 3.23 Ratio with 105 mm Flange
 0.23-0.37 mm .009-.014 in
  • 3.42 Ratio with 105 mm Flange
 0.24-0.38 mm .009-.015 in
  • 3.73 Ratio with 86 mm Round Flange
 0.21-0.34 mm .008-.013 in
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