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 |