Total Preload

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Turn drive pinion in both directions several times to set bearing rollers.
Check total preload using Tool.

Tool number :ST3127S000 (J25765-A)

Total preload (with oil seal)

Gear ratio 2.937 Type:

3.09 - 4.87 N.m (0.32 - 0.49 Kg-m, 28 - 43 in-lb)

Gear ratio 3.357 Type:

2.98 - 4.76 N.m (0.31 - 0.48 Kg-m, 27 - 42 in-lb)

Fig 1: Checking Total Preload

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.