Pinion Bearing and Differential Bearing Preload

Differential Drive Pinion Gear Inner and Outer Bearing Preload
(Measured at the Drive Pinion Gear Nut)
New Bearings
(Rotating Torque With a New Seal) 1.7-3.4 Nm (15-30 inch lbs.)
Used Bearings
(Rotating Torque With a New Seal) 1.0-1.7 Nm (10-15 inch lbs.)

Total Preload
(Measured at the Drive Pinion Gear Nut)
New Bearings
(Rotating Torque With a New Seal 3.6-6.2 Nm (32-55 inch lbs.)
Used Bearings
(Rotating Torque with a New Seal) 1.8-3.1 Nm (16-28 inch lbs.)

Differential Gear to Differential
Drive Pinion Gear Backlash 0.13-0.23 mm (0.005-0.009 inch)