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Differentials & Drive Axles: Description

Rear axle housing is banjo type with removable differential carrier and semi-floating drive axles. The ring and pinion are hypoid type, in which centerline of pinion is set below centerline of ring gear.

The differential case may be either 2 pinion or 4 pinion design. The drive axles are retained in the housing by ball bearings and bearing retainers at axle housing outer ends. A clutch pack limited slip unit is available.