E 350 Van V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (1995)
14. Remove spreader and dial indicator.
15. Install bearing caps and bolts, ensuring letters or numbers stamped on caps correspond in both position and direction with letters or numbers
stamped into carrier, then tighten bolts to 80-90 ft lb.
Fig. 17 Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash Inspection
16. Install dial indicator on case.
17. Check ring gear and pinion backlash at three equally spaced points on ring gear. Backlash tolerance is 0.005-0.009 inch and cannot vary more
than 0.003 inch between the three points.
18. If backlash is high, ring gear must be moved closer to pinion by moving shims to ring gear side from opposite side.
19. If backlash is low, ring gear must be moved away from pinion by moving shims from ring gear side to opposite side.
20. Install new cover gasket and cover plate, then the mounting bolts and tighten to 30-40 ft lb.