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Driveline

Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear

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Service Information — 34Suspension — 63Driveline — 80Brake System — 74Steering System — 42Engine — 329Automatic Transmission — 84Manual Transmission, Clutch and Transfer Case — 64Exhaust System — 8Fuel System — 39Climate Control System — 76Instrumentation and Warning Systems — 25Battery and Charging System — 19Audio Systems — 14Lighting — 24Electrical Distribution — 8Electronic Feature Group — 11Body — 173Frame and Mounting — 6General Information — 1
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General Specifications

General Specifications

Torque Specifications

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
Bolt retaining the differential pinion shaft to the differential case 30 22 -
Bolt retaining the driveshaft yoke to the pinion flange 112 83 -
Bolt retaining the differential housing cover to the differential housing 44 32 -
Oil filler plug 30 22 -
Pinion bearing preload (used pinion bearings) 0.9-1.5 - 8-14
Pinion bearing preload (new pinion bearings) 1.8-3.3 - 16-29
Adapter for 205-S127 2.2 - 20
Bolt retaining the bearing cap to the differential case 105 77 -
Bolt retaining the ring gear to the differential case 106 77 -

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