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Pinion Bearing, Differential

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Normal Pinion Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment Shim 0.762 mm (0.030 inches)
Available Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment Shim in Steps of:
0.0254 mm(0.001 inch) 8.8-inch axle 0.254 - 0.965 mm(0.010 - 0.038 inch)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Pinion Bearing Preload - (Drive Pinion Collapsible Spacer)
Used Bearings 0.9 - 1.16 Nm (8 - 14 inch lbs.)
New Bearings 1.8 - 3.2 Nm (16 - 29 inch lbs.)
Differential Bearing Preload 3 Nm (27 ft. lbs.)