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Differential and driveline » Tube, 181, and 186 FBI axle » Specifications
181 FBI axle

Axle Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hypoid
Lubricant-Std. . . . . SAE Thermally Stable 80W-90
Lubricant-Heavy Duty . . . SAE 75W-140 Synthetic
Lube Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.48 L (3.13 pts.)
Axle Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.07, 3.55, 3.73, 4.10
Differential Side Gear Clearance . . . 0.12-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in.)
Ring Gear Diameter . . . . . . . . . 18.09 cm (7.125 in.)
Backlash . . . . . . . . . . . 0-0.15 mm (0.005-0.008 in.)
Pinion Std. Depth . . . . . . . . . . . 92.1 mm (3.625 in.)
Pinion Bearing Rotating Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Original Bearings . . . . . . . 1-2 N·m (10-20 in. lbs.)
New Bearings . . . . . . . . . 1.5-4 N·m (15-35 in. lbs.)

181 FBI axle

186 FBI axle

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