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Differential Assembly: Reassembly

  1. Install speedometer drive gear. Using a press and appropriate adapter, install replacement case side bearings. Install thrust washers, pinion gears and side gears. Install pinion shaft. Install and crimp roll pin.
  2. Install left and right axle shafts into differential assembly. Support axle shafts on "V" blocks. See Fig 2 . Using a dial indicator, measure differential side gear backlash. Differential side gear backlash should be .001-.004" (.02-.10 mm). Measure pinion gear backlash. Pinion gear backlash should be .020" (.50 mm). Replace differential assembly if either specification is exceeded.
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Differential Assembly
G92B15413Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Checking Differential Pinion Gear Backlash
G92A15412Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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