sledneck687

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I spent about 1.5 hours trying to figure out this pinion preload with the Ratech solid pinion spacer, and new bearings, and I am either not getting any, or what seems to be too much preload. I am using the park tools inch lb wrench. If I turn the wrench slowly, it reads about 40 on breakaway, then settles to 30-32in lb. If I start turning the wrench faster it reads about 40inlb . Will this be alright to run, or should I mess with it some more and try to lessen the preload? Help would be greatly appreciated!!

Thank You,

Jarett

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

You want the rolling torque figure. Oiling the bearings helps smooth things out. I typically run pinion bearings between 25-30 even though the recommend is 20-25. So I'd run it at 32.