Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Bearing Turning Torque Specification
Turning Torque Measurement must be preformed with NEW bearings.
After the NEW bearings have been installed, they should be lightly lubricated with automatic transaxle fluid. The bearings must be lapped in by rotating the bearings 20 rotations clockwise and 20 rotations counterclockwise before measuring the turning torque. Due to the larger size of the differential ring gear over the smaller transfer gear the turning torque of the transfer gear is increased by about 3.45 times by the gear ratio.
| BEARING SET | N.m | in. lb. |
| Differential Side Bearings | 1.6 (+/-.22) | 15 (+/- 2) |
| Transfer Gear (Driven) | 6.77 (+/-.9 | 60 (+/- 8) |
| Transfer Gear (Output) | 0.67 (+/- 0.22 | 6 (+/- 2) |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.