Ranger 4WD L4-153 2.5L SOHC VIN C SFI (2001)
11. To increase or decrease backlash, remove the bearing caps and install a thicker shim and a thinner shim accordingly.
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If backlash is not within the specification, increase the thickness of one differential bearing shim and decrease the thickness of the other
differential bearing shim by the same amount.
12. Rotate the differential assembly several times to verify that the differential bearings seated correctly.
13. Using the special tools, recheck the backlash.
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If backlash is within the specification, refer to Backlash within specification. If backlash is not within the specification, repeat Backlash not
within specification.
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The specification shown is the full allowable range.
Backlash within specification
14. Remove the bolts and the bearing caps.
15. To establish differential bearing preload, increase both left and right differential bearing shim sizes by the specification shown.
