Mountaineer 4WD V8-302 5.0L VIN P SFI (2000)
5. CAUTION: Mark the position of the bearing caps as the arrows may not be visible. The bearing caps must be installed in their identical locations
and positions.
Note: Apply pressure toward the left side to make sure the left bearing cap is seated.
Install the left bearing cap and loosely install the bearing cap bolts.
6. Install progressively larger shims on the right side until the largest shim selected can be assembled by hand.
7. Install the right side bearing cap and tighten the left side and right side bolts to specification.
8. Rotate the differential case to make sure it rotates freely.
Measuring backlash
