Rear Drive Axle and Differential
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Refer to DRIVELINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
- The differential case, which is mounted in the rear axle housing between two opposing differential bearings (4221) that are retained in the carrier by removable bearing caps.
- Uses SAE 75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant FITZ-19580-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.
- Differential bearing preload and ring gear backlash adjusted by differential bearing shims located between the differential bearing cups (4222) and the rear axle housing.
- Rear axle identification on an embossed metal tag bolted to the differential housing cover.
- The limited-slip differential containing a differential clutch pack arranged as shown in the illustration.