Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN E EFI (1997)
11. Install the differential case.
(1) Position the differential case assembly, including shims, in the axle housing.
(2) Install the differential bearing caps.
(3) Install the bolts.
12. Position Dial Indicator With Bracketry.
(1) Rotate the differential case to make sure the differential bearings seat properly.
(2) Position Dial Indicator With Bracketry.
13. Measure the differential case runout without the ring gear.
(1) Rotate the differential case.
(2) Check and note the differential case runout.
NOTE:
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Specifications shown are maximum differential case runout.
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If runout is within specification, install a new ring gear and pinion. If runout exceeds specification, the ring gear is true and the concern is
due to either a damaged differential case or differential bearings. Inspect the differential bearings. If the differential bearings are not