Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 306

SECTION 205-02A: Rear Drive Axle/Differential — Ford 7.5-Inch Ring
Gear
SPECIFICATIONS
General Specifications
Lubes and Sealers
SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-
80W90-QL
Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C
Rust Penetrant and Inhibitor F2AZ-19A501-A
High Temperature Nickel Anti-Sieze Lubricant
F6AZ-9L494-AA
Clear Silicone Rubber F7AZ-19554-CA
Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554-AA
Lubricant Fill Level Checks
Approximate axle fill capacity
Clearance, Tolerance and Adjustments
Maximum ring gear back face runout
Maximum differential case runout
Differential side gear thrust washer thickness
Differential pinion gear thrust washer thickness
Maximum axle shaft end play
Ring gear backlash
Variation between teeth maximum backlash
Pinion flange runout
a
In-vehicle repair refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle with the specified lubricant to
6.4-14.3-mm (1/4-9/16-in) below the bottom of the fill hole.
Torque Specifications
Bolt retaining the differential pinion shaft to the differential case
Bolt retaining the driveshaft yoke to the pinion flange
Bolt retaining the differential housing cover to the differential housing
Oil filler plug
Pinion bearing preload (used pinion bearings)
Pinion bearing preload (new pinion bearings)
Adapter for 205-S127
Item
a
Description
2003 Mustang Workshop
Specification
WSP-M2C197-A
ESA-M1C75-B
ESR-M99C56-A
ESE-M124A-A
ESB-M4G92-A
WSK-M2G351-A5
1.54-1.66-liters (3.25-3.50-pints)
6.4-14.3-mm (1/4-9/16-in) below the bottom of
the fill hole
0.102 mm (0.004 in)
0.076 mm (0.003 in)
0.762 mm - 0.813 mm (0.030 in - 0.032 in)
0.762 mm - 0.813 mm (0.030 in - 0.032 in)
0.762 mm (0.030 in)
0.203 mm-0.381 mm
(0.008 in-0.015 in)
[(0.305 mm-0.381 mm
(0.012 in-0.015 in) preferred]
0.102 mm (0.004 in)
0.25 mm (0.010 in) T.I.R.
Nm
30
112
44
30
0.9-1.5 —
1.8-3.3 — 16-29
2.2
Manual
lb-ft lb-in
22 —
83 —
32 —
22 —
8-14
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