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Limits For Fitting and Adjusting

Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Preload
Measured at Differential Drive Pinion Gear Nut.
New Bearings 15 to 30 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Rotating Torque with New Seal
Used Bearings 10 to 15 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Rotating Torque with New Seal
Total Preload
Measured at Differential Pinion Gear Yoke Nut.
New Bearings 32 to 55 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Rotating Torque with New Seal
Used Bearings 16 to 28 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Rotating Torque with New Seal
Ring Gear to Pinion Gear Backlash 0.005 to 0.009 Inch (in)