Axle Preload and Backlash Specifications
| 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 Bearing Preload, New Bearings | 1.7 - 3.4 N.m | 15 - 30 lb in |
| Pinion Bearing Preload, Used Bearings | 1.1 - 2.3 N.m | 10 - 20 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 - 5.1 N.m | 25 - 45 lb in |