Total Preload Torque
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Frontier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Turn drive pinion in both directions several times to set bearing rollers.
- Check total preload using Tool.
Tool number: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
Total preload (with oil seal): 2.38 - 4.46 N.m (0.25 - 0.45 kg-m, 21- 39 in-lb)
NOTE: Total preload torque = Pinion bearing torque + Side bearing torque- If measured value is out of the specification, disassemble it to check and adjust each part. Adjust the pinion bearing preload and the side bearing preload.
Adjust the pinion bearing preload first, then adjust the side bearing preload.
When the preload torque is greater than specification
On pinion bearings: Replace collapsible spacer.
On side bearings: Loosen side bearing adjuster.
When the preload torque is less than specification
On pinion bearings: Tighten drive pinion nut.
On side bearings: Tighten side bearing adjuster.
- If measured value is out of the specification, disassemble it to check and adjust each part. Adjust the pinion bearing preload and the side bearing preload.