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For 1990-2009 cars only

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Backlash

0.08-0.25 mm

0.003"-0.010"

Backlash (Preferred)

0.13-0.18 mm

0.005"-0.007"

Pinion Bearing Preload (New Bearings)

1.7-3.4 N·m

15-30 lb in

Pinion Bearing Preload (Used Bearings)

1.1-2.8 N·m

10-25 lb in

Pinion and Differential Case Bearing Preload (New Bearings)

3.4-6.2 N·m

30-55 lb in

Pinion and Differential Case Bearing Preload (Used Bearings)

2.8-5.6 N·m

25-50 lb in