RING AND PINION
Ring and Pinion Gear Set Up
To install your ring and pinion gears and/or differential correctly, it is critical to torque your bolts and set your preload and backlash correctly. The following table contains the proper specifications for all popular axles.
AAM Axles - Gear Setup Torque and Backlash Specs:
![AAM Axles - Gear Setup Torque and Backlash Specs](/Files/Images/gears2/table1.png)
AMC Axles - Gear Setup Torque and Backlash Specs:
![AMC Axles - Gear Setup Torque and Backlash Specs](/Files/Images/gears2/table2.png)
Chrysler Axles - Gear Setup Torque and Backlash Specs:
![Chrysler Axles - Gear Setup Torque and Backlash Specs](/Files/Images/gears2/table3.png)
Dana Axles - Gear Setup Torque and Backlash Specs:
![Dana Axles - Gear Setup Torque and Backlash Specs](/Files/Images/gears2/table4.png)
Ford Axles - Gear Setup Torque and Backlash Specs:
![Ford Axles - Gear Setup Torque and Backlash Specs](/Files/Images/gears2/table5.png)
GM Axles - Gear Setup Torque and Backlash Specs:
![GM Axles - Gear Setup Torque and Backlash Specs](/Files/Images/gears2/table6.png)
![Suzuki Samurai - Gear Setup Torque and Backlash Specs](/Files/Images/gears2/table7.png)
Toyota Axles - Gear Setup Torque and Backlash Specs:
![Toyota Axles - Gear Setup Torque and Backlash Specs](/Files/Images/gears2/table8.png)