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Preload Torque

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PRELOAD TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Drive pinion bearing preload torque 2.65 - 3.23 N.m (0.27 - 0.32 kg-m, 24 - 28 in-lb)
Side bearing preload torque (reference value determined by drive gear bolt pulling force) 0.20 - 0.52 N.m (0.02 - 0.05 kg-m, 2 - 4 in-lb)
Drive gear bolt pulling force (by spring gauge) 34.2 - 39.2 N (3.5 - 4 kg, 7.7 - 8.8 lb)
Total preload torque (Total preload torque = drive pinion bearing preload torque + Side bearing preload torque) 2.84 - 3.75 N.m (0.29 - 0.38 kg-m, 26 - 33 in-lb)