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Final Assembly

Clean differential housing surface and apply a continuous bead of silicone sealant to housing cover. Install cover and tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  table. Install drive shaft. To complete assembly, reverse disassembly procedure. Fill differential until fluid level is approximately 1/4" below bottom of filler plug hole. Adjust brakes if required.

Fig 1: Adjusting Backlash
G28811Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Measuring Ring Gear Backlash
G28812Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
BACKLASH-TO-SHIM THICKNESS CONVERSION

Required Change In Backlash In. (mm) Change In Shim Thickness In. (mm)
.001 (.03) .002 (.05)
.002 (.05) .002 (.05)
.003 (.08) .004 (.10)
.004 (.10) .006 (.15)
.005 (.13) .006 (.15)
.006 (.15) .008 (.20)
.007 (.18) .010 (.25)
.008 (.20) .010 (.25)
.009 (.23) .012 (.30)
.010 (.25) .014 (.35)
.011 (.28) .014 (.35)
.012 (.30) .016 (.41)
.013 (.33) .018 (.46)
.014 (.35) .018 (.46)
.015 (.38) .020 (.51)