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Limits For Fitting and Adjusting

Bearing Specifications
Pinion Bearing Preload
Measured at Pinion Yoke Nut.
New 15-30 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Used 9-15 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Total Assembly Preload
Measured at Pinion Yoke Nut.
New 32-55 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Used 16-28 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Ring Gear Backlash 0.005-0.009 Inch (in)