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General Specifications

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Fig 1: General Specifications Chart (1 Of 2)
G01440397Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Lubricants and Sealants 
SAE 75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580-B WSL-M2C192-A
Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A EST-M2C118-A
Premium Long-Life Grease XG-l-C ESA-M1C75-B
Silicone Rubber D6AZ-19562-AA ESB-M4G92-A or ESE-M4G195-A
Threadlock® and Sealer EOAZ-19554-AA Loctite® WSK-M2G351-A5
Backlash Specifications 
Backlash between ring gear and pinion teeth 0.203-0.381 mm [0.305-0.381 mm preferred]
(0.008-0.015 in [0.012-0.015 in preferred])
Ring gear maximum backlash variation between teeth 0.102 mm (0.004 in)
Rotational Torque Ranges 
Pinion bearing preload (used pinion bearings) 0.9-1.5 Nm (8-14 lb-in)
Pinion bearing preload (new pinion bearings) 1.8-3.3 Nm (16-29 lb-in)
Handle 2.2 Nm (20 lb-in)
Clearance Specifications 
Differential case maximum runout 0.076 mm (0.003 in)
Maximum axle shaft end play 0.762 mm (0.030 in)
Pinion flange maximum radial runout in assembly 0.305 mm (0.012 in) T.I.R.
RABS sensor air gap 0.127-1.143 mm (0.005-0.045 in)