Total Preload

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Turn drive pinion in both directions several times to set bearing rollers.
Check total preload using Tool.
1. Tool number: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
2. Total preload (with oil seal): 2.98 - 4.76 N.m (0.31 - 0.48 Kg-m, 27 - 42 in-lb)
Fig 1: Checking Total Preload Using Tool (ST3127S000)
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.