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Re: Pinion preload on a GM 7.6' differential
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 11/22/2013

Grant, Mitchell says 24-32 in lbs on a new set of bearings and 8-12 on used bearings. I would go with around 30 in lbs personally. I have found that number to be kinda the rule of thumb over the years and never had a problem. Login to read more.