Front Drive Axle/Differential

Adjustments and Tolerances
Pinion bearing preload abcd 1.7-3.4 Nm (15-30 inch lbs.)

a Never back off the pinion nut to reduce preload. If preload reduction is necessary, install a new collapsible spacer and pinion nut.
b Take frequent pinion bearing torque preload readings.
c For new pinion bearing installation, tighten the pinion nut to a rotating torque of 1.7-3.4 Nm (15-30 inch lbs.).
d For original pinion bearing installation, the reading must be 0.56 Nm (5 inch lbs.) more than the initial reading taken during the disassembly procedure.