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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