CAPACITY
| Application | Pts. (L) |
| Ranger | 5.0 (2.4) |
| Bronco | 5.5 (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. |
DIFFERENTIAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification |
| 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 Bearings | 16-29 (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
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
| ABS Sensor Bolt | 25-30 (34-41) |
| Axle Shaft Bolt (Full-Floating) | 60-80 (81-108) |
| Backing Plate Retainer Nut | 20-40 (27-54) |
| Bearing Cap Bolt | 70-85 (95-115) |
| Brake Junction Block Bolt | 25-30 (34-41) |
| Driveshaft-To-Circular Companion Flange Bolt | 70-95 (95-129) |
| Driveshaft-To-Half Round Companion Flange Bolt | 10-15 (14-21) |
| Housing Cover Bolt | 15-20 (21-27) |
| Pinion Nut (Minimum) | (1) 160 (217) |
| Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt | 15-30 (21-41) |
| Ring Gear Bolt | 70-85 (95-115) |
| Shock Absorber Nut |
| Bronco (Lower & Upper) | 44-59 (60-80) |
| Ranger (Lower & Upper) | 39-53 (53-72) |
| Stabilizer Bar Nut | 30-42 (41-57) |
| "U" Bolt Nut |
| Ranger | 66-80 (89-108) |
| Bronco | 75-115 (102-156) |
| Wheel Lug Nut | 100 (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. |