Power Transfer Group 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 2 (8) Apply Loctite No. 242 to six bolts (10). (9) Apply 6V1541 Primer and Loctite No. 17430 to cover (9) and housing assembly (8) prior to assembly. (1) Torque for bolts (1) that hold ring gear to differential case assembly ................70 L 15 NҐm (50 L 11 lbҐft) (2) Adjust differential bearings with locknut (2) to a rolling torque of ...........................2.12 to 2.97 NҐm (19 to 27 lbҐin) (3) Amount of free play (backlash) between bevel gear and pinion (3) ......................0.15 to 0.20 mm (.006 to .008 in.) (4) Tighten nut (4) to 180 L 25 NҐm (135 L 18 lb.ft.).
Install shims (6) as needed to obtain rolling torque of 0.85 to 1.70 NҐm (7.5 to 15.0 lbҐin) at the pinion without the differential case assembly. (5) Apply LOCTITE NO.609 Sealant to outside diameter of cap (5) prior to assembly. (6) Install shims (7) as needed. See Power Transfer Group Adjustments in Testing and Adjusting. (10) Torque for differential bearing cap bolts (11). ............................220 L 25 NҐm (160 L 18 lbҐft) NOTE: The marks on the bearing caps and gear carrier must be in correct alignment. Power Train Specifications 31