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Pinion Bearing, Differential

Available drive pinion bearing adjustment shim in steps of:
0.0254 mm (0.001 inch) 8.8 inch axle 0.254-0.965 mm (0.010-0.038 inches)
Pinion bearing preload-(drive pinion collapsible spacer)
used bearings (b) 0.9-1.16 Nm (8-10 ft. lbs.)
new bearings 1.8-3.2 Nm (16-28 ft. lbs.)
Driveshaft adjuster nut 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.)

b With pinion flange yoke seal.