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:

AMC Axles - Gear Setup Torque and Backlash Specs:

Chrysler Axles - Gear Setup Torque and Backlash Specs:

Dana Axles - Gear Setup Torque and Backlash Specs:

Ford Axles - Gear Setup Torque and Backlash Specs:

GM Axles - Gear Setup Torque and Backlash Specs:


Toyota Axles - Gear Setup Torque and Backlash Specs:
