CHRYSLER AXLES
Gear Setup Torque and Backlash Specifications
| Type | Carrier Bearing Cap Bolt Torque
2 |
Ring Gear Bolt Torque
2 |
Ring Gear Backlash
3 |
Pinion Preload
4 |
|
| New | Used | ||||
| 7.25" | 50 | 55 | .006- .010 | 12-14 | 6-7 |
| 8" | 60 | 55 | .006- .010 | 12-15 | 6-8 |
| 8.25"
5 |
60 | 55 | .006- .010 | 12-15 | 6-8 |
| 8.75"
-41 |
90 | 55 | .006- .010 | 13-15 | 6-8 |
| 8.75"
-42 |
90 | 55 | .006- .010 | 15-25 | 7-10 |
| 8.75"
-89 |
90 | 55 | .006- .010 | 14-19 | 6-9 |
| 9.25"
Rear |
75 | 65 | .006- .010 | 14-19 | 6-9 |
| 9.25"
Front |
63 | 103 | .005- .007 | 15-25 | 10-20 |
| 10.5" | 120 | 175 | .005- .007 | 15-25 | 8-11 |
| 11.5" | 200 | 175 | .005- .007 | 20-30 | 8-11 |
2 - Torque in FT-lbs
3 - In inches
4 - Torque in in-lbs
5- Maximum recommended tire size 33"