| Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Preload Measured at Differential Drive Pinion Gear Yoke Nut. | New Bearings | 18 to 36 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 Assembly Preload Measured at Differential Pinion Gear Yoke Nut. | New Bearings | 35 to 40 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb) Rotating Torque with New Seal |
| Used Bearings | 20 to 25 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb) Rotating Torque with New Seal | |
| Ring Gear to Pinion Gear Backlash | 0.005 to 0.009 Inch (in) |
Limits For Fitting and Adjusting
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