Mountaineer AWD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2002)
Ring Gear: Specifications
Clearance, Tolerance and Adjustments
Backlash between differential ring gear and pinion teeth
...................................................................................................................................................................... 0.208mm (0.008in) - 0.305mm (0.012in)
Preferred backlash ................................................................................................................................................................................ 0.254mm (0.010in)
Torque Specifications
Ring gear bolts* ................................................................................................................................................................................. 105 Nm (77 ft. lbs.)
*
Use stud and bearing mount E)AZ-19554-BA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G349-A1