Axle Preload and Backlash Specifications
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2020 GMC Yukon XL, 2020 GMC Yukon, 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2020 Chevrolet Suburban, and 2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Backlash | 0.08 - 0.25 mm | 0.003 - 0.010 in |
| Backlash (Preferred) (8.25 Axle) | 0.13 - 0.18 mm | 0.005 - 0.007 in |
| Pinion Bearing Preload, New Bearings | 1.7 - 3.4 N.m | 15 - 30 lb in |
| Pinion Bearing Preload, Used Bearings | 1.0 - 2.3 N.m | 10 - 20 lb in |
| Pinion and Differential Case Bearing Preload, New Bearings (8.25 Inch Axle) | 2.3 - 4.5 N.m | 20 - 40 lb in |
| Pinion and Differential Case Bearing Preload, Used Bearings (8.25 Inch Axle | 1.6 - 3.4 N.m | 14 - 30 lb in |