F 550 4WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN S (2000)
Install the differential bearing caps.
1. Position the bearing cap onto the leg.
2. CAUTION: The bolt threads must be clean.
Apply Threadlock 262E2FZ-19554-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G351-A6 to the bolt threads, and install the bolts.
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Tighten the bolts enough to eliminate visible space between the bearing cap and leg. Do not tighten the bolts to the appropriate torque at
this time.
9. CAUTION: Align the differential assembly within the bearing bores before applying preload or damage to the bearings will result.
Install the differential bearing adjusting rings.
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Tighten both adjusting rings until there is zero end play, and some backlash between the differential ring gear and pinion. Make sure the
adjusting ring tooth aligns so that installation of the adjusting ring lock is possible.
10. Set the backlash at zero.
Note: The adjusting ring tooth must always align so that installation of the adjusting ring lock is possible.
Loosen the adjusting ring on the tooth side of the differential ring gear one tooth and tighten the opposite adjusting ring one tooth. Repeat this
process until backlash is at zero.
