Axle Preload and Backlash Specifications
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| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Backlash | 0.1 - 0.23 mm | 0.004 - 0.009 in |
| Backlash - Preferred | 0.15 - 0.20 mm | 0.006 - 0.008 in |
| Pinion Bearing Preload, New Bearings | 2.9 - 3.9 N.m | 26 - 35 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 | 0.5 - 1.5 N.m above pinion rolling torque | 4 - 13 lb in above pinion rolling torque |
| Pinion and Differential Case Bearing Preload, Used Bearings | 2.8 - 5.1 N.m | 25 - 45 lb in |