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Differential Shim Size Chart 4067

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Stripes and Color Code Dimension A
mm Inch
2 - C-COAL 7.7978-7.8105 0.3070-0.3075
1 - C-COAL 7.7470-7.7597 0.3050-0.3055
5 - BLU 7.6962-7.7089 0.3030-0.3035
4 - BLU 7.6454-7.6581 0.3010-0.3015
3 - BLU 7.5946-7.6073 0.2990-0.2995
2 - BLU 7.5458-7.5565 0.2970-0.2975
5 - PINK 7.4422-7.4549 0.2930-0.2935
4 - PINK 7.3914-7.4041 0.2910-0.2915
3 - PINK 7.3406-7.3533 0.2890-0.2895
2 - PINK 7.2898-7.3025 0.2870-0.2875
1 - PINK 7.2390-7.2517 0.2850-0.2855
5 - GRN 7.1882-7.2009 0.2830-0.2835
4 - GRN 7.1374-7.1501 0.2810-0.2815
3 - GRN 7.0866-7.0993 0.2790-0.2795
2 - GRN 7.0358-7.0485 0.2770-0.2775
1 - GRN 6.9850-7.0485 0.2750-0.2755
5 - WH 6.9342-6.9469 0.2730-0.2735
4 - WH 6.8834-6.8961 0.2710-0.2715
3 - WH 6.8326-6.8453 0.2690-0.2695
2 - WH 6.7818-6.7945 0.2670-0.2675
1 - WH 6.7310-6.7437 0.2650-0.2655
5 - YEL 6.6802-6.6929 0.2630-0.2635
4 - YEL 6.6294-6.6421 0.2610-0.2615
3 - YEL 6.5786-6.5913 0.2590-0.2595
2 - YEL 6.5278-6.5405 0.2570-0.2575
1 - YEL 6.4770-6.4897 0.2550-0.2555
5 - ORNG 6.4262-6.4389 0.2530-0.2535
4 - ORNG 6.3754-6.3881 0.2510-0.2515
3 - ORNG 6.3246-6.3373 0.2490-0.2495
2 - ORNG 6.2738-6.2865 0.2470-0.2475
1 - ORNG 6.2223-6.2357 0.2450-0.2455
2 - RED 6.1722-6.1849 0.2430-0.2435
1 - RED 6.1214-6.1341 0.2410-0.2415
  1. 7. Install the 2 bearing caps and 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 112 Nm (83 lb-ft).
      Fig 1: Locating Bearing Cap Bolts And Caps
      G06166720Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. 8. Using the Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture, recheck the ring gear backlash.
    • If backlash is now within specification, proceed to Step 9.
    • If backlash is not within specification, go back to Step  4.
    Fig 2: Checking Ring Gear Backlash
    G06166719Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. 9. Remove the 4 bearing cap bolts and 2 bearing caps.
  4. 10. To establish differential bearing preload, increase both LH and RH differential bearing shim size by the thickness shown in illustration.
    Fig 3: Identifying Differential Bearing Shim Size (Thickness)
    G06166923Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. 11. Using the Differential Shim Installer, fully seat the differential bearing shims. Make sure the assembly rotates freely.
    Fig 4: Seating Differential Bearing Shims Using Differential Shim Installer
    G06166724Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. 12. Install the 2 bearing caps and 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 112 Nm (83 lb-ft).
      Fig 5: Locating Bearing Cap Bolts And Caps
      G06166720Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. 13. Using the Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture, do a final check of the ring gear backlash.
    Fig 6: Checking Ring Gear Backlash
    G06166719Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. 14. Apply marking compound and rotate the differential assembly 5 complete revolutions.
  9. 15. Verify an acceptable pattern check. For additional information, refer to Tooth Contact Pattern Check in DRIVELINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
  10. 16. Install the axle shafts. For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFT .
  11. 17. Install the differential housing cover. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING COVER .
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