SECTION 205-02:  Rear Drive Axle/Differential — Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear
  | 2014 Mustang Workshop Manual
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SPECIFICATIONS
  | Procedure revision date:  01/07/2013
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| Item | Specification | Fill Capacity | 
|---|---|---|
| Additive Friction Modifier 
 XL-3 (US); CXL-3 (Canada)  | EST-M2C118-A | 4 oz (Traction-Lok® only). 
 6 oz (If equipped with rear differential oil cooler).  | 
| Maximum Strength Retaining Compound 
 Loctite® 638™  | — | — | 
| Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant 
 XY-75W140-QL (US); CXY-75W140-1L (Canada)  | WSL-M2C192-A and GL-5 | 8.8-in rear axle. a | 
| Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant 
 XY-75W85-QL  | WSS-M2C942-A | SVT 8.8-in rear axle. a b | 
| Premium Long-Life Grease 
 XG-1-C or XG-1-K (US); CXG-1-C (Canada)  | ESA-M1C75-B | — | 
| Silicone Gasket and Sealant 
 TA-30  | WSE-M4G323-A4 | — | 
General Specifications
| Item | Specification | 
|---|---|
| Clearance, Tolerance and Adjustments | |
| Differential pinion gear thrust washer thickness | 0.762-0.813 mm (0.030-0.032 in) | 
| Differential side gear thrust washer thickness | 0.762-0.813 mm (0.030-0.032 in) | 
| Maximum axle shaft end play | 0.762 mm (0.030 in) | 
| Maximum differential case runout | 0.076 mm (0.003 in) | 
| Pinion bearing preload | 1.8-3.3 Nm (16-29 lb-in) | 
| Pinion flange runout | 0.25 mm (0.010 in) T.I.R. | 
| Ring gear backlash | 0.203-0.304 mm (0.008-0.012 in) | 
| Variation between teeth maximum backlash | 0.102 mm (0.004 in) | 
Torque Specifications
| Description | Nm | lb-ft | lb-in | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Differential bearing cap bolts | 122 | 90 | — | 
| Differential housing cover bolts (steel cover) | 46 | 34 | — | 
| Differential housing cover bolts (aluminum cover) | 32 | 24 | — | 
| Differential housing cover cooler line fittings | 23 | 17 | — | 
| Differential oil cooler pump | 11 | — | 97 | 
| Differential oil temperature sensor | 10 | — | 89 | 
| Differential pinion shaft lock bolt | 35 | 26 | — | 
| Differential ring gear bolts | 135 | 100 | — | 
| Filler plug | 30 | 22 | — | 
| Handle adapter for 205-S127 | 2.2 | — | 20 | 
| Lower arm bolt | 175 | 129 | — | 
| Rear differential cooler line bolts | 10 | — | 89 | 
| Shock absorber lower bolts | 115 | 85 | — | 
| Tool 205-022 nut | 27 | 20 | — | 
| Upper arm bushing nut | 175 | 129 | — | 
| Wheel speed sensor bolt | 15 | — | 133 |