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^yes^ You will have to make a jugement call. Because the in order to to really check the pre-load of the pinion bearing you have to remove the ring gear and check the turning force of the pinion gear with a torque wrench that measures inch pounds. So unless you tear it all the way down, you'll have to SWAG it.


Agreed. Kind of like tightening that front spindle nut - play it by feel and it usually turns out fine... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

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