Tacoma Extra Cab 4WD L4-2693cc 2.7L DOHC MFI (1997)
Pinion Gear: Specifications
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Preload (At Starting) ....................................................................................................................................................... 0.6 - 1.0 Nm (5.2 - 8.7 inch lbs.)
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Pinion Nut [1] .................................................................................................................................................................. 223 Nm (165 ft. lbs.) Maximum
[1]: Tighten in 13 Nm (9 ft. lbs.) increments (a little at a time until the specified preload is reached).