F 150 Super Crew 4WD V8-5.4L Prop SOHC VIN Z (2003)
Ring Gear: Specifications
Ford 8.8 Inch Front Axle
Ring gear maximum backlash variation between teeth ..................................................................................................................................... 0.102 (0.004)
Ring gear bolts ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 105 Nm (77 ft. lbs.)
Differential ring gear maximum backlash variation between teeth .................................................................................................... 0.102 mm (0.004 inch)
Differential ring gear bolts .................................................................................................................................................................... 150 Nm (111 ft. lbs.)
Backlash Between Ring Gear and Pinion Teeth
maximum ............................................................................................................................................................................. 0.203 - 0.381 (0.008 - 0.015)
preferred ............................................................................................................................................................................... 0.305 - 0.381 (0.012 - 0.015)
Differential side gear rotation ................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
