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Pinion Bearing, Differential

Rear Axle
Pinion bearing preload (used pinion bearings) 0.9-1.5 Nm (8-14 inch lbs.)
Pinion bearing preload (new pinion bearings) 1.8-3.3 Nm (16-29 inch lbs.)

Front Axle
Pinion bearing preload (used pinion bearings) 0.56 Nm (5 inch lbs.) more than recorded disassembly torque
Pinion bearing preload (new pinion bearings) 1.7-3.4 Nm (15-30 inch lbs.)