Rear Axle

DRIVE PINION PRELOAD






Using a torque wrench, measure the preload. The Preload (at starting) are as follows.
- New Bearing: 0.9-1.6 Nm (8.7-13.9 inch lbs.).
- Reused Bearing: 0.5 - 0.8 Nm (4.3 - 6.9 inch lbs.).

NOTE: Measure the total preload after first turning the bearing clockwise and counterclockwise several times to make the bearing smooth.

If preload is greater than the specification, replace the bearing spacer.
If preload os less than the specification, retighten the nut a little at a time with a torque of 13 Nm (9 ft. lb.) until the specified preload is reached.
Maximum torque: 343 Nm (253 ft. lb.).
If the maximum torque is exceeded while retightening the nut, replace the bearing spacer and repeat the preload procedure. Do not back off the pinion nut to reduce the preload.