Crown Victoria V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1996)
Differential Case: Service and Repair
Assembly and Installation
1. Install replacement ring gear (if removed). Apply suitable locking compound to new bolts and torque to 70-85 ft lb.
2. Apply suitable axle lubricant to differential bearing bores.
3. Place differential bearing cups on bearings, then set differential assembly in axle housing. If ring gear and pinion gear have punch marks, assemble
ring gear in carrier so marked tooth on pinion is indexed between the marked teeth of ring gear.
Specifications And Tolerances
4. Inspect and adjust backlash as follows:
a. Mount suitable dial indicator on axle housing cover flange, then measure ring gear backlash. If backlash is within specifications, proceed to
step f. If backlash is not within specifications, proceed to step c. If backlash is zero, proceed to step b.
b. If backlash measured above is zero, add 0.020 inch (0.5 mm) to righthand side of case and subtract 0.020 inch (0.5 mm) from lefthand side of
case, then inspect backlash again. If backlash now ranges within specifications, proceed to step d.
