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Testing On Vehicle

With transmission in neutral, engine off and rear wheels raised off ground, remove ONE wheel and tire assembly. Attach suitable adapter to axle shaft flange. Hold remaining tire firmly in place and rotate axle shaft using a torque wrench. Rotation should require a minimum torque of 40 ft. lbs. (70 ft. lbs. for new differential).

Fig 1: MEASURING POSITRACTION ROTATING TORQUE
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Fig 2: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. POSITRACTION DIFFERENTIAL
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