Measuring pinion bearing preload torque

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6. Measure the torque to rotate.
- Take torque measurements every fourth revolution.
- Proceed to PINION BEARING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT in this procedure if the bearing preload torque is not within the specifications. Proceed to FINAL ASSEMBLY in this procedure if the bearing preload torque is within the specifications.
  
  Fig 1: Measuring Pinion Bearing Preload Torque
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.