Econoline E550 V10-6.8L VIN S (2003)
Ring Gear: Service and Repair
Ring Gear and Pinion Backlash
1. Install the outboard spacers in the side from which they were removed.
2. Place the differential assembly with the special tool in the differential housing.
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For Model 60/70 axles, use tool 205-D047.
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For Model 70TR axles, use tool 205-D048.
3. Install the special tools. Locate the tip of special tool 308-021 on a flat surface of one of the bolts.
4. NOTE: Repeat this step and the following step until the same reading appears on the indicator each time. This is the differential bearing shim
thickness necessary between the differential case and the differential bearing on the differential ring gear side of the differential case.
Force the differential case (differential ring gear) away from the drive pinion. With force still applied, set the indicator at 0.
