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:
Pinpoint Tests
Functionality
With the ignition switch in the RUN position, voltage is applied
through the warning indicator I circuit
904 (LG/RD) to the voltage regulator. This turns the regulator on,
allowing current to flow from battery
sense A circuit 36 (YE/W ...
Installation
Removal
All vehicles
1. Remove the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Remove the Hydro-Boost brake booster. For additional information, refer to
Section..
3. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to ...
Rear View Mirrors
Torque Specifications
Rear View Mirrors
The rear view mirror system consists of the following components:
exterior rear view mirror
exterior rear view mirror control
exterior rear view mirror glass
exterior rear view mirror motor
interior ...
