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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  . Install drive shaft. To complete assembly, reverse disassembly procedure. Fill differential until fluid level is about 1/4" below bottom of filler plug hole. Adjust brakes if required.

Fig 1: Adjusting Backlash
G95H28123Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Measuring Ring Gear Backlash
G95G28122Courtesy 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)