Thunderbird V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Ring Gear: Specifications
GENERAL
Backlash
Nominal [a] .................................................................................................................................................. 0.2030-0.0.3810 mm (0.008-0.015 inch)
Variation, Max. [b] ................................................................................................................................................................ 0.1016 mm (0.004 inch)
Runout [c] ................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.0762 mm (0.004 inch)
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Retaining Bolts ........................................................................................................................................................................ 95-115 Nm (70-85 ft. lbs.)
[a]
Backlash between ring gear and pinion teeth.
[b]
Maximum backlash variation between teeth.
[c]
Maximum runout of backface of ring gear.
