General Specifications

2005 Saturn Relay AWDSECTION General Specifications
General Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Differential Bearing Preload 0.1-0.15 mm 0.004-0.006 in
Differential Carrier Rotating Torque 1.5 N.m 13 lb in
Drive and Drivenshafts Gears Backlash 0.2-0.3 mm 0.0078-0.0118 in
Drivenshaft Rotating Torque 1.5 N.m 13 lb in
Driveshaft Bearing Preload 0.15 mm 0.006 in
Driveshaft Rotating Torque 1.5 N.m 13 lb in
Extension Housing Gear Oil Fill Quantity 290 ml 9.80 oz
Gear Ratio Front-to-Rear 1.013:1
Idler Gear Bearing Preload 1.02-1.78 mm 0.004-0.007 in
Extension Housing Shim Calculation Table - Procedure A

Calculation Comment Metric English
  Actual Measurements  
A A = Nominal or "Given" Value 57 mm 2.24 in
-B Subtract B = Pinion Thickness    
+C Add C = Pinion Installed Height    
-D Subtract D = Driveshaft Housing Calculated Value    
+/- Add or Subtract the Plus, Minus, or Zero Value Etched on the End of the Driveshaft    
  = Extension Housing Shim Thickness    
Extension Housing Shim Calculation Table - Procedure B

Calculation Comment Metric English
  Actual Measurements  
C Pinion Installed Height    
+E Add E = Measured Value on the End of the Drivenshaft    
F C plus E equals F, the Pinion Calculated Height    
 
D Driveshaft Housing Calculated Value    
-F D minus F equals the Extension Housing Shim Thickness    
  = Extension Housing Shim Thickness    
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