8 3/4 center

[wireweld]

Setting up the center with new 4.10 gears and bearings. Set pinion preload to 25 inch pounds. Depth gauge said I needed .096 shims. After setting backlash and preload on carrier, backlash set at .006, and tightening cap bolts. I checked backlash and it was .005. the setup turns hard by hand . So I put a beam wrench on and it takes 5 to 9 ft/lbs to turn. Does this said right?
Forgot to add that the pattern is centered and deep enough.

 

[5.7 hemi]

That's too much rotational torque. I I remember right, 13-18 inch pounds to turn it.

 

[wireweld]

I had the caps on wrong sides. Switched them and now it takes about 2 ft/lbs. Is that about right?
My 3.55 turn a lot easier.
Will the 4.10 turn harder?

 

[5.7 hemi]

That's good. As long as the pattern and backlash are good, run it.