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General Specifications

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Description mm in
Clearance, Tolerance and Adjustments 
Maximum differential case runout 0.076 0.003
Maximum pinion stem radial runout in assembly 0.25 0.010
Backlash between ring gear teeth and pinion teeth 0.127-0.228 0.005-0.009
Maximum backlash variation between teeth 0.076 0.003
Available drive pinion bearing adjustment shim in steps of: 0.0254 mm (0.001 inch) 8.0 inch axle 0.254-0.965 0.010-0.038


GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Lubricants/Sealants 
Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or XG-1-K (Canada CXG-1-C) ESA-M1C75-B
Threadlock 262 TA-26 WSK-M2G351-A6
Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant XY-75W-140-QL WSL-M2C192-A
Clear Silicone Rubber TA-32 ESB-M4G92-A
Silicone Gasket and Sealant TA-30 WSE-M4G323-A4
Stud and Bearing Mount TA-27 WSK-M2G349-A1
Pipe Sealant with PTFE TA-24 WSK-M2G350-A2