Total Preload Torque
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the differential side shaft if necessary. Refer to
"DIFFERENTIAL SIDE SHAFT ".CAUTION: The differential side shaft must be installed in order to measure total preload torque.
- Rotate the drive pinion back and forth 2 to 3 times to check for unusual noise and rotation malfunction.
- Rotate the drive pinion at least 20 times to check for smooth operation of the bearings.
- Measure total preload torque using Tool.
Tool number : ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
Total preload torque:
1.67 - 2.74 N.m (0.17 - 0.27 kg-m, 15 - 24 in-lb)
NOTE: Total preload torque = Drive pinion bearing preload torque + Side bearing preload torque- If the measured value is out of the specification, check and adjust each part. Adjust the drive pinion bearing preload torque first, then adjust the side bearing preload torque.
If the total preload torque is greater than specification
On drive pinion bearings: Replace the collapsible spacer.
On side bearings: Use thinner side bearing adjusting washers by the same amount on each side. Refer to "SIDE BEARING ADJUSTING WASHER ".
If the total preload torque is less than specification
On drive pinion bearings: Tighten the drive pinion lock nut.
On side bearings: Use thicker side bearing adjusting washers by the same amount on each side. Refer to "SIDE BEARING ADJUSTING WASHER ".
CAUTION: Select a side bearing adjusting washer for right and left individually.
- If the measured value is out of the specification, check and adjust each part. Adjust the drive pinion bearing preload torque first, then adjust the side bearing preload torque.