Section 05-02A: Axle, Integral Carrier—7.5 Inch Ring Gear
1993 Mustang Workshop Manual
SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

 
ADJUSTMENT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Description Nm Lb-Ft Lb-In
Minimum torque required to tighten pinion flange nut to obtain correct pinion bearing preload. 2301 170 (Lb-Ft)  
Pinion Bearing Preload—(collapsible spacer)2
Original Bearings		 .9-1.6 8-14  
New Bearings 1.8-3.2 16-29  
1 If pinion bearing preload exceeds specification before this torque is obtained, install a new spacer.
2 With oil seal.


LUBRICANT CAPACITIES AND CHECKING PROCEDURES
Vehicles Liters Pints
All—All Engines 1.51 3.5
1 All conventional axles use XY-90-QL (ESP-M2C154-A) lubricant or equivalent. Fill axle 6-14mm (1/4-9/16 inch) below bottom of filler hole.


CLEARANCE, TOLERANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
Description mm Inches
Maximum Runout of Backface of Ring Gear 0.010 0.004
Differential Side Gear Thrust Washer Thickness 0.762-0.812 0.030-0.032
Differential Pinion Gear Thrust Washer Thickness 0.762-0.812 0.030-0.032
Case Runout 0.076 0.003
Nominal Pinion Locating Shim 0.762 0.030
Backlash Between Ring Gear and Pinion Teeth 0.203-0.381 0.008-0.015
Maximum Backlash Variation Between Teeth 0.10 0.004
Maximum Runout of Companion Flange in Assembly 0.25 TIR 0.010 TIR
Available Pinion Gear Shims in Steps of:
0.0254mm (0.001 inch) 191mm (7.5 inch)		 0.533-0.94 0.021-0.037
Maximum Axle Shaft End Play 0.762 0.030



TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Description Nm Lb-Ft Lb-In
Differential Bearing Cap Bolt 95-115 71-84  
Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt 20-41 15-30  
Ring Gear Attaching Bolts1 95-115 70-85  
Rear Cover Screw and Washer Assemblies 38-52 28-38  
Oil Filler Plug 20-41 15-30  
Brake Backing Plate Bolts and Nuts 27-54 20-39  
Driveshaft Rear Bolts 95-130 70-95  
Upper Suspension Arm to Axle 95-135 70-100  
Upper Suspension Arm to Chassis 149 110  
Lower Suspension Arm to Axle 95-135 70-100  
Lower Suspension Arm to Chassis 104-142 77-105  
Brake Junction Block Bolt 14-24 10-18  
Lower Shock Nut 76-104 56-77  
1 Using loctite.