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Differential - 8.75": Specifications Ford Bronco V

CAPACITY

ApplicationPts. (L)
Ranger5.0 (2.4)
Bronco5.5 (2.6)
(1) Approximate capacity is listed. Fill differential until fluid level is approximately 1/4" below bottom of filler plug hole.
(1)Approximate capacity is listed. Fill differential until fluid level is approximately 1/4" below bottom of filler plug hole.

REAR AXLE CAPACITY (1)

DIFFERENTIAL SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Differential Case Flange Runout.003" (.08 mm)
Maximum Backlash Variation Between Teeth.004" (.10 mm)
Nominal Pinion Shim Thickness.030" (.76 mm)
Pinion Gear Thrust Washer Thickness.030-.032" (.76-.81 mm)
Ring Gear Back Face Runout.004" (.10 mm)
Ring Gear Backlash (1).008-.015" (.20-.38 mm)
Side Gear Thrust Washer Thickness.030-.032" (.76-.81 mm)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Pinion Bearing Preload
New Bearings16-29 (1.8-3.2)
Original Bearings (With Oil Seal)8-14 (.9-1.6)
(1) Preferred setting is .012-.015" (.30-.38 mm).
(1)Preferred setting is .012-.015" (.30-.38 mm).

DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
ABS Sensor Bolt25-30 (34-41)
Axle Shaft Bolt (Full-Floating)60-80 (81-108)
Backing Plate Retainer Nut20-40 (27-54)
Bearing Cap Bolt70-85 (95-115)
Brake Junction Block Bolt25-30 (34-41)
Driveshaft-To-Circular Companion Flange Bolt70-95 (95-129)
Driveshaft-To-Half Round Companion Flange Bolt10-15 (14-21)
Housing Cover Bolt15-20 (21-27)
Pinion Nut (Minimum)(1) 160 (217)
Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt15-30 (21-41)
Ring Gear Bolt70-85 (95-115)
Shock Absorber Nut
Bronco (Lower & Upper)44-59 (60-80)
Ranger (Lower & Upper)39-53 (53-72)
Stabilizer Bar Nut30-42 (41-57)
"U" Bolt Nut
Ranger66-80 (89-108)
Bronco75-115 (102-156)
Wheel Lug Nut100 (136)
(1) If bearing preload exceeds specification before torque specification is reached, install NEW collapsible spacer.
(1)If bearing preload exceeds specification before torque specification is reached, install NEW collapsible spacer.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS