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Pinion Bearing, Differential

Front Drive Axle
Pinion Bearing Preload (New Bearings) 1.7-3.4 Nm (15-30 inch lbs.)
Pinion Bearing Preload (Used Bearings) 1.1-2.8 Nm (10-25 inch lbs.)
Pinion and Differential Case Bearing Preload (New Bearings) 3.4-6.2 Nm (30-55 inch lbs.)
Pinion and Differential Case Bearing Preload (Used Bearings) 2.8-5.6 Nm (25-50 inch lbs.)
Rear Drive Axle
Bearing Cap Bolts 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.)
Pinion and Differential Case Bearing Preload, New Bearings 3.4-6.2 Nm (30-55 inch lbs.)
Pinion and Differential Case Bearing Preload, Used Bearings 2.8-5.6 Nm (25-50 inch lbs.)
Pinion Bearing Preload, New Bearings 1.7-3.4 Nm (15-30 inch lbs.)
Pinion Bearing Preload, Used Bearings 1.1-2.8 Nm (10-25 inch lbs.)