F 150 2WD Pickup V8-4.6L CNG SOHC VIN 9 (1997)
NOTE: The speed sensor ring cannot be reused once removed.
23. Install the differential case.
(1) Position the differential case assembly, including shims, in the axle housing.
(2) Install the differential bearing caps.
(3) Install the bolts.
24. Position Dial Indicator with Bracketry.
(1) Rotate the differential case to ensure the differential bearings are properly seated.
(2) Position Dial Indicator with Bracketry.
25. Measure the differential case runout without the ring gear.
(1) Rotate the differential case.
(2) Check and note the differential case runout.
NOTE:
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Specification shown is the maximum differential case runout allowable.
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If runout is within specification, install a new ring gear and pinion. If runout exceeds specification, the ring gear is true and the concern is
due to either a damaged differential case or differential bearings. Inspect the differential bearings. If the differential bearings are not
damaged, replace both the differential case and the differential bearings.
