General Specifications
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Lubricants and Sealants | |
| Ford Black Silicone Rubber F4AZ-19562-B | WSE-M4G323-A1 |
| Motorcraft SAE 80W90 XL-80W90-QL Thermally Stable 4x4 Axle Lubricant | WSP-M2C197-A |
| Lubricant Fill Level Checks | |
| Front axle L (pint) | 1.54 (3.25) |
| Lubricant level mm (in) | 9.56 (0.38) below bottom of axle cover filler hole |
| Backlash Specifications | |
| Ring gear backlash mm (inch) | 0.13-0.20 (0.005-0.008) |
| Maximum backlash variation between points checked mm (inch) | 0.05 (0.002) |
| Rotational Torque Ranges | |
| Pinion bearing preload (new pinion bearings) | 1.7-3.4 Nm (15-30 lb-in) |
| Pinion bearing preload (original pinion bearings) | Reading must be 5 in. lbs (0.56 Nm) more than initial reading taken during disassembly. |
| Clearance Specifications | |
| Housing Spreader Adapter bolt thread engagement mm (inch) | 12.7 (0.500) |
| Maximum spread of differential housing mm (inch) | 0.381 (0.015) |