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Section 150 (Rear Drive Axle/Differential (Ford 8.8")): Specifications

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification Fill Capacity
Additive Friction Modifier
XL-3 (US); CXL-3 (Canada)
EST-M2C118-A 4 oz (Traction-Lok® only). 6 oz (If equipped with rear differential oil cooler).
Maximum Strength Retaining Compound
Loctite® 638™
- -
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant
XY-75W140-QL (US); CXY-75W140-1L (Canada)
WSL-M2C192-A and GL-5 8.8-in rear axle. (1)
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant
XY-75W85-QL
WSS-M2C942-A SVT 8.8-in rear axle. (1)(2)
Premium Long-Life Grease
XG-1-C or XG-1-K (US); CXG-1-C (Canada)
ESA-M1C75-B -
Silicone Gasket and Sealant
TA-30
WSE-M4G323-A4 -
(1) Service refill capacities are determined by filling the axle to a level of 5mm below the bottom of the filler hole. The vehicle must be on a level surface.
(2) Vehicles equipped with a rear differential oil cooler. Refer to the appropriate procedure.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Clearance, Tolerance and Adjustments 
Differential pinion gear thrust washer thickness 0.762-0.813 mm (0.030-0.032 in)
Differential side gear thrust washer thickness 0.762-0.813 mm (0.030-0.032 in)
Maximum axle shaft end play 0.762 mm (0.030 in)
Maximum differential case runout 0.076 mm (0.003 in)
Pinion bearing preload 1.8-3.3 Nm (16-29 lb-in)
Pinion flange runout 0.25 mm (0.010 in) T.I.R.
Ring gear backlash 0.203-0.304 mm (0.008-0.012 in)
Variation between teeth maximum backlash 0.102 mm (0.004 in)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
Differential bearing cap bolts 122 90 -
Differential housing cover bolts (steel cover) 46 34 -
Differential housing cover bolts (aluminum cover) 32 24 -
Differential housing cover cooler line fittings 23 17 -
Differential oil cooler pump 11 - 97
Differential oil temperature sensor 10 - 89
Differential pinion shaft lock bolt 35 26 -
Differential ring gear bolts 135 100 -
Filler plug 30 22 -
Handle adapter for 205-S127 2.2 - 20
Lower arm bolt 175 129 -
Rear differential cooler line bolts 10 - 89
Shock absorber lower bolts 115 85 -
Tool 205-022 nut 27 20 -
Upper arm bushing nut 175 129 -
Wheel speed sensor bolt 15 - 133