Pinion Bearing Preload
- Install oil lubricated oil seal, yoke, washer and original nut. Tighten pinion nut only enough to remove bearing end play. Remove original nut, washer and yoke and install new collapsible spacer. Reassemble components.CAUTION: Never reuse collapsible spacer.
- Slowly tighten pinion nut until torque required to rotate pinion gear is 15-25 INCH lbs. (2-3 N.m). Check torque frequently and only tighten nut in small amounts until proper torque is reached.CAUTION: DO NOT overtighten pinion nut. If preload torque is exceeded, collapsible spacer must be replaced and preload reset.