Item 16: Differential Bearing Shim Assembly Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer and 2003 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Establish differential bearing preload.
- To establish bearing preload, use the special tool to increase both the left and right shim sizes by the specification shown.
- Use the special tool to make sure the differential bearing shims are fully seated.