2007 Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE

SPECIFICATIONS

REAR AXLE - 226RBI


AXLE

DESCRIPTION

 

SPECIFICATION

 
Axle Ratio
 
3.21, 4.10
 
Ring Gear Backlash
 
0.12 - 0.20 mm (0.005 - 0.008 in.)
 
Pinion Torque To Rotate - Original Bearings
 
1 - 2 N·m (10 - 20 in. lbs.)
 
Pinion Torque To Rotate - New Bearings
 
2 - 4.5 N·m (20 - 40 in. lbs.)
 
Total Torque To Rotate: Pinion Torque To Rotate plus
 
0.79 - 1.24 N·m (7 - 11 in. lbs.)
 


TORQUE

DESCRIPTION

 

N·m

 
Ft. Lbs.
 
In. Lbs.
 
Fill Hole Plug
 
34
 
25
 
-
 
Differential Cover Bolts
 
41
 
30
 
-
 
Bearing Cap Bolts
 
108
 
80
 
-
 
Ring Gear Bolts
 
136
 
100
 
-
 
Pinion Nut
 
217 - 271
 
160 - 200
 
-
 
Axle Retainer Nuts
 
61
 
45
 
-