Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Differential: Specifications

Drive Pinion Preload
(at starting)
New Bearing 1.0 - 1.6 Newton Meter (Nm)
Reused Bearing 0.5 - 0.8 Newton Meter (Nm)
Total Preload
(at starting)
New Bearing Drive Pinion Preload Plus 0.2 - 0.5 Newton Meter (Nm)
Reused Bearing Drive Pinion Preload Plug 0.1 - 0.2 Newton Meter (Nm)
Pinion To Side Gear Backlash 0.05 - 0.20 Millimeter (mm)
Side Gear Thrust Washer Thickness 1.60 mm
1.70 mm
1.80 mm
Differential LH Side Bearing Retainer 19 Newton Meter (Nm)
Differential RH Retainer 19 Newton Meter (Nm)
Differential Carrier Cover 39 Newton Meter (Nm)
Ring Gear x Differential Case 124 Newton Meter (Nm)