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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2019EXPRESS 2500 BASE, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 6.0L ENG VIN GREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 95 (REAR DRIVE AXLE)SPECIFICATIONSAXLE PRELOAD AND BACKLASH SPECIFICATIONS
2019 Chevrolet Express 2500 Base, Van Cargo Extended, 6.0L Eng VIN G

Axle Preload and Backlash Specifications

2019 Chevrolet Express 2500 Base, Van Cargo Extended, 6.0L Eng VIN GSECTION Axle Preload and Backlash Specifications
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Application Specification
Metric English
Backlash 0.08 - 0.25 mm 0.003 - 0.010 in
Backlash, Preferred 0.13 - 0.18 mm 0.005 - 0.007 in
Pinion and Differential Case Bearing Preload, New Bearings 2.8 - 4.5 N.m 25 - 40 lb in
Pinion and Differential Case Bearing Preload, Used Bearings 1.7 - 3.4 N.m 15 - 30 lb in
Pinion Bearing Preload, New Bearings (Nut must be staked for 9.5 inch axle) 1.7 - 3.4 N.m 15 - 30 lb in
Pinion Bearing Preload, Used Bearings (Nut must be staked for 9.5 inch axle) 1.1 - 2.3 N.m 10 - 20 lb in
RENDER: 1.0x

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