Section 580 (Rear Drive Axle/Differential-Ford 9.75" Ring Gear)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford RV Cutaway, 2004 Ford Econoline, 2004 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2004 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Specifications
- Description And Operation
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Rear Drive Axle and Differential
- Inspection and Verification
- Diagnostic Routines
- Diagnostic Routine - Fluid Loss
- Notes
- Diagnostic Routine - Noise Louder on Turns (Sweeping)
- Diagnostic Routine - Noise (Growl) In Tight Turn, Conventional Differential
- Diagnostic Routine - Noise (Chatter/Shudder) In Tight Turns, Limited Slip Differential
- Diagnostic Routine - Noise (Whine) In All Or More Than One Drive Modes
- Diagnostic Routine - Noise (Tick/Click) In All Or More Than One Drive Modes
- Diagnostic Routine - Noise (Howl/Moan) In All Or More Than One Drive Modes
- Diagnostic Routine - Noise (Clunk) On Changes In Speed Or Direction Of Power
- Checking Differential Ring Gear Backlash
- Checking Tooth Contact Pattern and Condition of the Ring and Pinion
- Good Contact Pattern
- Low Contact Pattern That Is Contacting More Toward the Heel
- High, Thin Contact Pattern In the Center Of the Tooth
- Thick Contact Pattern That Is Contacting Tooth Toward the Heel
- Thick Contact Pattern That Is Contacting Tooth Toward the Toe
- Diagnostic Routine - Fluid Loss
- In-Vehicle Repair
- Removal And Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly