Front Diff. pinion preload torque

[Tommyquest]

I had to disassemble the front diff to TIG a crack in the driver side mounting ear. Anybody know what the preload torque for the pinion bearings is? I am reassembling using the same bearings but with a new crush collar and nut. I read somewhere it was 20 inch #'s for new bearings and 15 inch #'s for used bearings but I want to make sure before I crush the collar. TIA

 

[ItsMyTy]

Here ya go

Backlash
 0.08-0.25 mm
 0.003-0.010 in
 
Backlash (Preferred)
 0.13-0.18 mm
 0.005-0.007 in
 
Pinion Bearing Preload, New Bearings
 1.7-3.4 N·m
 15-30 lb in
 
Pinion Bearing Preload, Used Bearings
 1.1-2.3 N·m
 10-20 lb in
 
Pinion and Differential Case Bearing Preload, New Bearings
 3.4-6.2 N·m
 30-55 lb in
 
Pinion and Differential Case Bearing Preload, Used Bearings
 2.8-5.1 N·m
 25-45 lb in

 

[Tommyquest]

sweet, thanks :k::