General Specifications
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Lubricants and Sealants | |
| Motorcraft 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W-90-QL (Model 60/70 axles) | WSP-M2C197-A |
| Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or XG-1-K (Canada CXG-1-C) | ESA-M1C75-B |
| Silicone Gasket and Sealant TA-30 | WSE-M4G323-A4 |
| Threadlock and Sealer TA-25 | WSK-M2G351-A5 |
| Stud and Bearing Mount TA-27 | WSK-M2G349-A1 |
| Lubricant Fill Level Checks | |
| Front axle | 1.70L (3.6 pints) |
| Lubricant level | 9.56 mm (0.38 in) below bottom of differential housing fill hole |
| Backlash Specifications | |
| Ring gear backlash | 0.204-0.305 mm (0.008-0.012 in) |
| Ring gear maximum backlash between teeth | 0.101 mm (0.004 in) |
| Rotational Torque Ranges | |
| Pinion bearing torque preload | 1.8-3.3 N.m (16-29 lb-in) |
| Clearance Specifications | |
| Maximum differential housing spread | 0.762 mm (0.030 in) |
| Differential case maximum runout | 0.076 mm (0.003 in) |
| Front axle isolator gap | 1.93 mm (0.076 in) |
| Housing spreader adapter thread engagement | 12.5 mm (0.500 in) |