Rear Axle Specifications

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Rear Axle Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Rear Axle Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Assembly Rolling Torque - without Clutch Lubed Bearings 1.9-3.5 17-31 lb in
Gear Ratio, L61 2.2L and L81 3.0L 2.53 2.53
Gear Ratio L66 3.5L 3.39 3.39
Pinion Shaft Preload 1.69 N.m 15 lb in
Pinion to Ring Gear Backlash 0.125-0.225 mm 0.005-0.009 in
Rear Differential Fill Quantity 750 ml 25.4 oz
RENDER: 1.0x

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