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Limits For Fitting and Adjusting

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Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Preload
Measured at Differential Drive Pinion Gear Yoke Nut.
New Bearings 18 to 36 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Rotating Torque with New Seal
Used Bearings 10 to 15 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Rotating Torque with New Seal
Total Assembly Preload
Measured at Differential Pinion Gear Yoke Nut.
New Bearings 35 to 40 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Rotating Torque with New Seal
Used Bearings 20 to 25 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Rotating Torque with New Seal
Ring Gear to Pinion Gear Backlash 0.005 to 0.009 Inch (in)