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Pinion Bearing: Specifications

Front Drive Axle
Pinion bearing preload (New Bearings) 1.7-3.4 Nm (15-30 in.lbs.)
Pinion bearing preload (Used Bearings) 1.1-2.8 Nm (10-25 in.lbs.)
Pinion bearing and differential case bearing preload
(New Bearings) 3.4-6.2 Nm (30-55 in.lbs.)
Pinion bearing and differential case bearing preload
(Used Bearings) 2.8-5.6 Nm (25-50 in.lbs.)


Rear Drive Axle
Bearing Cap Bolts (8.6" Axle) 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.)
Bearing Cap Bolts (9.5" Axle) 85 Nm (63 ft. lbs.)
Bearing Cap Bolts (10.5" Axle) 185 Nm (136 ft. lbs.)
Differential Bearing Adjuster Nut Lock Bolt (9.5" Axle) 26 Nm (19 ft. lbs.)
Differential Bearing Adjuster Nut Lock Bolt (10.5" Axle) 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
Pinion Bearing Cage Bolts (10.5" Axle) 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.)