Ford Mustang Service Manual: Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear
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 | - |
- Rear Drive Axle and Differential
- Axle Shaft
- Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft Oil Seal
- Differential Housing Cover
- Axle Housing Bushing
- Drive Pinion
- Differential Case
- Axle Housing
- Differential Case and Ring Gear - Conventional
- Differential Case and Ring Gear - Traction-Lok
Assembly
Disassembly
1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For
additional information, refer
to Differential Case in this section.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. CAUTION: Do not damag ...
Rear Drive Axle and Differential
Rear Drive Axle and Differential
The axle housing assembly consists of a cast center section with two
steel tube assemblies and
a stamped differential housing cover (4033). The diffe ...
Other materials:
Manual seats
WARNING: Do not adjust the driver’s seat or seatback while the vehicle
is moving.
WARNING: Rock the seat backwards and forwards after releasing the lever
to make sure that it is fully engaged.
Moving the seats backward and forward
Recline adjustment ...
Engine block heater
WARNING: Failure to follow engine block heater instructions could result
in property damage or physical injury.
WARNING: Do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or
two-pronged (cheater) adapters. There is a risk of electrical shock.
Not ...
Wheels and Tires
General Specifications
Torque Specifications
Description
Nm
lb-ft
Wheel nuts
129
95
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