[Tx Firefighter]

That is the correct way to determine bearing preload, the torque wrench way. But, that way is only intended for use when the carrier isn't installed yet. When the carrier bearings and axle bearings are added into the picture, they give the wrong reading.

That said, it's probably pretty close doing it that way. When I worked at the Chevy dealer, GM taught us to use the mark the yoke method.

Kevin