Pinion Preload and Backlash

7 5/8-INCH RING GEAR
PINION PRELOAD
New Bearings 2.7-3.6 Nm (24-30 lb. in.)
Used Bearings 1.0-1.4 Nm (8-12 lb. in.)
BACKLASH
New Gears 0.013-0.23 mm (0.005-0.009 in.)

8 1/2, 8 5/8-INCH RING GEAR
PINION PRELOAD
New Bearings 2.3-2.8 Nm (20-25 lb. in.)
Used Bearings 1.1-1.7 Nm (10-15 lb. in.)
BACKLASH
New Gears 0.13-0.23 mm (0.005-0.009 in.)

9 1/2-INCH RING GEAR
PINION PRELOAD
New Bearings 2.3-2.8 Nm (20-25 lb. in.)
Used Bearings 1.1-1.7 Nm (10-15 lb. in.)
BACKLASH
New Gears 0.125-0.200 mm ( 0.005-0.008 in.)