PINION BEARING PRE-LOAD PROCEDURE & SPECIFICATION

In those instances where pinion bearings, ring and pinion gear sets, or axle housings are replaced or adjusted, the pre-load must be set at the minimum specification as outlined on page 4B-15 of the 1982 Camaro Service Manual.

Also, when reconnecting the torque arm to the axle housing, the through bolts must be torqued to the minimum factory specification, 115 N.m (85 ft. lbs.).

These specifications must be maintained to avoid excessive loads on the pinion bearing.

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