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Pinion Bearing, Differential

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.)
Available drive pinion bearing adjustment shim in steps of 0.25 mm
(0.010 inch) 0.254 mm (0.010 inch) - 0.965 mm (0.038 inch)