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For 1990-2009 cars only

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, Except 9.75" and 10.5" Axles

2.0-4.5-3.4-6.2 N·m

25-40 lb in

Pinion and Differential Case Bearing Preload, New Bearings, 9.75" and 10.5" Axles

4.0-6.4 N·m

35-57 lb in

Pinion and Differential Case Bearing Preload, Used Bearings, Except 9.75" and 10.5" Axles

1.1-2.3 N·m

15-30 lb in

Pinion Bearing Preload, New Bearings, Except 9.75" and 10.5" Axles

1.7-3.4 N·m

15-30 lb in

Pinion Bearing Preload, New Bearings, 9.75" and 10.5" Axles

2.3-5.1 N·m

20-45 lb in

Pinion Bearing Preload, Used Bearings, Except 9.75" and 10.5" Axles

1.1-2.3 N·m

10-20 lb in