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General Specifications

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Front Drive Axle/Differential General Specifications

Item Specification
Holding fixture thread engagement 12.7 mm (0.5 in)
Differential case maximum runout 0.076 mm (0.003 in)
Differential cover bushing gap 1.93 mm (0.076 in)
Housing spreader adapter thread engagement 12.7 mm (0.5 in)
Ring gear backlash [preferred] 0.203-0.381 mm (0.008-0.015 in) [0.305-0.381 mm (0.012-0.015 in)]
Ring gear maximum backface runout 0.102-0.004 mm (0.004-0.0001 in)
Sealant 
Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-EA WSE-M4G323-A4
Threadlock® and Sealer EOAZ-19554-AA WSK-M2G351-A5
Lubricant 
Motorcraft SAE 75 W-90 Premium 4x4 Front Axle Lubricant XY-75W90-TQL WSP-M2C201-A
Premium Long Life Grease XG-1-C ESA-M1C75-B
Ford Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A (MotorcraftWA-10) ESE-M1C171-A
Capacity 
Front axle 1.66-1.75L (3.5-3.7 pints)
Lubricant level 9.56 mm (0.38 in) below bottom of differential housing cover fill hole