F 450 4WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN D (2004)
4. CAUTION: The differential ring gear and pinion must be clean and dry to obtain an accurate reading.
NOTE: Measure the differential ring gear and pinion backlash at three equally spaced points around the ring gear.
Using the special tools, measure the differential ring gear and pinion backlash.
The backlash specification cannot vary more than 0.05 mm (0.002 inch) between points checked. A larger variation of backlash indicates gear or
case runout concerns.
5. Remove the axle shafts.
6. CAUTION: Note the position of the mating letters stamped vertically and horizontally on the bearing caps and the differential housing before
removing the bearing caps.
Remove the bolts and the bearing caps.
7. CAUTION: Do not spread the differential housing more than specified.
Using the special tools, spread the differential housing to specifications, then remove the Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture.
