Pinion Preload and Backlash

10 1/2-INCH RING GEAR
PINION PRELOAD
New Bearings 2.8-4.0 Nm (25-35 lb. in.)
Used Bearings 0.56-1.7 Nm (5-15 lb. in.)
BACKLASH
New Gears
Preferred 0.125-0.200 Nm (0.005-0.008 in.)
Acceptable 0.076-0.203 Nm (0.003-0.008 in.)