F 450 4WD Super Duty V8-6.0L DSL Turbo VIN P (2003)
Pinion Bearing: Specifications
Front Drive Axle/Differential
Pinion bearing preload .......................................................................................................................................................... 1.7 - 3.4 Nm (15 - 30 inch lbs.)
a Never back off the pinion nut to reduce preload. If preload reduction is necessary, install a new collapsible spacer and pinion nut.
b Take frequent pinion bearing torque preload readings.
c For new pinion bearing installation, tighten the pinion nut to a rotating torque of 1.7-3.4 Nm (15-30 inch lbs.) (217-678 Nm ).
d For original pinion bearing installation, the reading must be 0.56 Nm (5 inch lbs.) more than the initial reading taken during the disassembly
procedure.
