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Pinion Bearing, Differential



Minimum Torque Required to Tighten Pinion Flange Nut to Obtain Correct Pinion Bearing [1]:
Preload 190 Nm (140 ft.lbs.)
Pinion Bearing Preload-(Collapsible Spacer) [2]:
Used Bearings 0.9-1.5 Nm (8-14 inch lbs.)

[1] If pinion bearing preload exceeds specification before this torque is obtained, install a new collapsible spacer.
[2] With oil seal.