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Axle Preload and Backlash Specifications

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Application Specification
Metric English
Backlash 0.08 - 0.25 mm 0.003 - 0.010 in
Backlash, Preferred 0.13 - 0.18 mm 0.005 - 0.007 in
Pinion and Differential Case Bearing Preload, New Bearings 2.8 - 4.5 N.m 25 - 40 lb in
Pinion and Differential Case Bearing Preload, Used Bearings 1.7 - 3.4 N.m 15 - 30 lb in
Pinion Bearing Preload, New Bearings (Nut must be staked for 9.5 inch axle) 1.7 - 3.4 N.m 15 - 30 lb in
Pinion Bearing Preload, Used Bearings (Nut must be staked for 9.5 inch axle) 1.1 - 2.3 N.m 10 - 20 lb in