Mountaineer 2WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2003)
Pinion Bearing: Specifications
Rear
Pinion bearing preload (used pinion bearings) ....................................................................................................................... 0.9-1.5 Nm (8-14 inch lbs.)
Pinion bearing preload (new pinion bearings) ...................................................................................................................... 1.8-3.3 Nm (16-29 inch lbs.)
Available drive pinion bearing adjustment shim in steps of 0.25 mm (0.010 inch) ............................... 0.254 mm (0.010 inch) - 0.965 mm (0.038 inch)
Front
Pinion bearing preload (used pinion bearings) .................................................................. 0.56 Nm (5 inch lbs.) more than recorded disassembly torque
Pinion bearing preload (new pinion bearings) ...................................................................................................................... 1.7-3.4 Nm (15-30 inch lbs.)
Available drive pinion bearing adjustment shim in steps of 0.05 mm (0.002 inch) ...................................................... 1.35-1.85 mm (0.053-0.073 inch)
