Pinion Preload Check

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
- Tools Required:
- J 2619-01 Slide Hammer






1. Front differential carrier under body shield, if equipped.
2. Transfer case under body shield, if equipped.
3. Left side bracket holding front differential under body shield.
4. Front propeller shaft.
5. Pinion preload.
- Place the torque wrench and socket on the pinion flange nut and slowly turn clockwise while recording the preload.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Front propeller shaft
2. Left side bracket holding front differential under body shield.
- Tighten bolts to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
3. Transfer case under body shield
- Tighten bolts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
4. Front differential carrier under body shield.
- Tighten bolts to 25 Nm (19 ft. lbs.).