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Service Data

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SERVICE DATA REFERENCE

Drive pinion bearing preload Measure with spring scale. (Measured at the companion flange bolt hole) N (kgf, lb) 12.7 - 32.2 (1.3 - 3.3, 2.9 - 7.2)
Measure with torque wrench N.m (kgf-m, ft-lb) 0.48 - 1.22 (0.05 - 0.12, 0.35 - 0.90)
Side gear backlash mm (in) 0.13 - 0.18 (0.005 - 0.007)
Hypoid driven gear to drive pinion backlash mm (in) 0.10 - 0.15 (0.004 - 0.006)