Front Drive Axle

Pinion Preload and Backlash
Backlash 0.08 - 0.25 mm (0.003" - 0.010")
Backlash (Preferred) 0.13 - 0.18 mm (0.005" - 0.007")
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.)