SECTION 205-02: Rear Drive Axle/Differential — Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear
| 2014 Mustang Workshop Manual
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SPECIFICATIONS
| Procedure revision date: 01/07/2013
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| Item | Specification | Fill Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Additive Friction Modifier
XL-3 (US); CXL-3 (Canada) | EST-M2C118-A | 4 oz (Traction-Lok® only).
6 oz (If equipped with rear differential oil cooler). |
| Maximum Strength Retaining Compound
Loctite® 638™ | — | — |
| Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant
XY-75W140-QL (US); CXY-75W140-1L (Canada) | WSL-M2C192-A and GL-5 | 8.8-in rear axle. a |
| Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant
XY-75W85-QL | WSS-M2C942-A | SVT 8.8-in rear axle. a b |
| Premium Long-Life Grease
XG-1-C or XG-1-K (US); CXG-1-C (Canada) | ESA-M1C75-B | — |
| Silicone Gasket and Sealant
TA-30 | WSE-M4G323-A4 | — |
General Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Clearance, Tolerance and Adjustments | |
| Differential pinion gear thrust washer thickness | 0.762-0.813 mm (0.030-0.032 in) |
| Differential side gear thrust washer thickness | 0.762-0.813 mm (0.030-0.032 in) |
| Maximum axle shaft end play | 0.762 mm (0.030 in) |
| Maximum differential case runout | 0.076 mm (0.003 in) |
| Pinion bearing preload | 1.8-3.3 Nm (16-29 lb-in) |
| Pinion flange runout | 0.25 mm (0.010 in) T.I.R. |
| Ring gear backlash | 0.203-0.304 mm (0.008-0.012 in) |
| Variation between teeth maximum backlash | 0.102 mm (0.004 in) |
Torque Specifications
| Description | Nm | lb-ft | lb-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Differential bearing cap bolts | 122 | 90 | — |
| Differential housing cover bolts (steel cover) | 46 | 34 | — |
| Differential housing cover bolts (aluminum cover) | 32 | 24 | — |
| Differential housing cover cooler line fittings | 23 | 17 | — |
| Differential oil cooler pump | 11 | — | 97 |
| Differential oil temperature sensor | 10 | — | 89 |
| Differential pinion shaft lock bolt | 35 | 26 | — |
| Differential ring gear bolts | 135 | 100 | — |
| Filler plug | 30 | 22 | — |
| Handle adapter for 205-S127 | 2.2 | — | 20 |
| Lower arm bolt | 175 | 129 | — |
| Rear differential cooler line bolts | 10 | — | 89 |
| Shock absorber lower bolts | 115 | 85 | — |
| Tool 205-022 nut | 27 | 20 | — |
| Upper arm bushing nut | 175 | 129 | — |
| Wheel speed sensor bolt | 15 | — | 133 |