Axle Preload and Backlash Specifications
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Axle Preload and Backlash Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Backlash | 0.08-0.25 mm | 0.003-0.010" |
| Backlash, Preferred | 0.13-0.18 mm | 0.005"-0.007" |
| Pinion and Differential Case Bearing Preload, New Bearings, All Except 9.75" Axle | 3.4-6.2 N.m | 30-55 lb in |
| Pinion and Differential Case Bearing Preload, New Bearings, 9.75" Axle | 4.0-6.4 N.m | 35-57 lb in |
| Pinion and Differential Case Bearing Preload, Used Bearings, All Except 9.75" Axle | 2.8-5.1 N.m | 25-45 lb in |
| Pinion Bearing Preload, New Bearings, All Except 9.75" Axle | 1.7-3.4 N.m | 15-30 lb in |
| Pinion Bearing Preload, New Bearings, 9.75" Axle | 2.3-5.1 N.m | 20-45 lb in |
| Pinion Bearing Preload, Used Bearings, All Except 9.75" Axle | 1.1-2.3 N.m | 10-20 lb in |