Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2004)
12. To increase or decrease backlash, remove the bearing caps and install a thicker shim and a thinner shim accordingly.
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If backlash is not within the specification, increase the thickness of one differential bearing shim and decrease the thickness of the other
differential bearing shim by the same amount.
13. Rotate the differential assembly several times to verify that the differential bearings seated correctly.
14. Using the special tools, recheck the backlash.
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If backlash is within the specification, refer to Backlash within specification in this procedure. If backlash is not within the specification, repeat
Backlash not within specification in this procedure.
Backlash within specification
15. Remove the bolts and the bearing caps.
16. To establish differential bearing preload, increase both left and right differential bearing shim sizes by the specification shown.
