Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 365

SECTION 205-02B: Rear Drive Axle/Differential — Ford 8.8-Inch Ring
Gear
SPECIFICATIONS
General Specifications
Lubes and Sealers
SAE 75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle
Lubricant
F1TZ-19580-B
Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C
Rust Penetrant and Inhibitor F2AZ-19A501-A
High Temperature Nickel Anti-Sieze Lubricant
F6AZ-9L494-AA
Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A
Clear Silicone Rubber D6AZ-19562-AA
Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554-AA
Lubricant Fill Level Checks
Additive Friction Modifier
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
If it is necessary to refill a Traction-Lok® axle with new lubricant, add 118 ml (4 oz) of Additive
Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A before
filling the axle with the new lubricant.
b
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
Item
a b
Description
2003 Mustang Workshop
Specification
WSL-M2C192-A
ESA-M1C75-B
ESR-M99C56-A
ESE-M124A-A
EST-M2C118-A
ESB-M4G92-A
WSK-M2G351-A5
118 ml (4 oz)
1.66-1.77-liters (3.5-3.75-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
(0.305 mm - 0.381 mm preferred)
0.008 in - 0.015 in
(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
Manual
lb-ft lb-in
22 —
83 —
32 —