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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 and Differential Case Bearing Preload, New Bearings

4.0-6.4 N·m

35-57 lb in

Pinion Bearing Preload, New Bearings

2.3-5.1 N·m

20-45 lb in