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Axle Preload and Backlash Specifications

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 GMC Sierra 3500 HD and 2023 GMC Sierra 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Application Specification
Metric English
Backlash 0.08 - 0.25 mm 0.003 - 0.009 in
Backlash (Preferred) 0.08 - 0.13 mm 0.003 - 0.005 in
Pinion Bearing Preload 2.7 - 3.9 N.m 23 - 34 lb in
Pinion and Differential Case Bearing Preload - Assembly TTR 3.0 - 4.9 N.m 26 - 43 lb in