Crown Victoria V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2005)
21. Install progressively larger differential bearing shims on the RH side until the largest shim is installed by hand.
22. Install the right side bearing cap and bolts. Tighten the LH and RH bearing cap bolts.
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Tighten to 105 Nm (77 ft. lbs.)
23. Rotate the differential carrier several times to verify the differential bearings have seated correctly.
24. Install the special tools and measure the ring gear backlash.
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If the backlash is within specification, proceed to Step 27.
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If a zero backlash condition occurs, proceed to Step 25.
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If the backlash is not within specification, proceed to Step 26.
25. If a zero backlash condition occurs, add 0.50 mm (0.020 inch) to the RH hand side shim and subtract 0.50 mm (0.020 inch) from the LH side
shim to allow a backlash indication. Go back to Step 24.
