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Measuring friction torque  
     
Notes:  
     
Pinion shaft/hollow shaft tapered roller bearings 
are low friction bearings. Therefore the friction 
torque has only a limited use as a check. 
Correct adjustment is only possible by 
determining the total shim thickness Stotal. 
     Do not additionally oil new tapered roller 
bearings to perform the friction torque 
measurement. These bearings have already 
been treated with a special oil by the 
manufacturer. 
    
Friction torque specification:  -  Install torque gauge, 0-600 Ncm (53 in. lb) on pinion shaft.
-  Read off friction torque. 
New bearings  
Used bearings  
150-250 Ncm (13-22 in. lb)   30-60 Ncm (3-5 in. lb)  
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Measuring friction torque  
     
Notes:  
     
Differential tapered roller bearings are low 
friction bearings. Therefore the friction torque 
only has a limited use as a check. Correct 
adjustment is only possible by determining the 
total shim thickness Stotal. 
     Do not additionally oil new tapered roller 
bearings for friction torque measurement. The 
bearings have already been treated with a 
special oil by the manufacturer. 
     Pinion shaft removed 
    
Friction torque specifications:  
Note:   -  Install torque gauge 0-600 Ncm (53 in. lb) -A- onto differential.
B - Socket
- Read friction torque.
New bearings  
Used bearings  
150-350 Ncm (13-31 in. lb)   30-60 Ncm (3-5 in. lb)  
Pa
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