Section 05-02B: Axle, Integral Carrier — 8.8 Inch Ring Gear
1993 Mustang Workshop Manual
SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

 
CLEARANCE, TOLERANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
Description mm Inch
Maximum Runout of Backface of Ring Gear 0.0762 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
Maximum Differential Case Runout 0.076 0.003
Nominal Pinion Locating Shim 0.762 0.030
Backlash Between RIng Gear and Pinion Teeth 0.203-0.4 0.008-0.015
Maximum Backlash Variation Between Teeth 0.1016 0.004
Maximum Radial Runout of Companion Flange in Assembly 0.25 TIR 0.010 TIR
Available Pinion Gear Shims in Steps of:
0.0254mm (0.001 inch)
224mm (8.8 inch) and 191 mm (7.5 inch)		 0.254-0.965 0.010-0.038



LUBRICANT CAPACITIES AND CHECKING PROCEDURES
Liters Pints
1.9 4.0/3.75 (1)

(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. Add 118ml (4oz) of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or equivalent for Traction-Lok axles.

ADJUSTMENT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Description Nm Lb-Ft Lb-In
Minimum torque required to tighten pinion flange nut to obtain correct pinion bearing preload. 1901 140 (Lb-Ft)  
Pinion bearing Preload—
(Collapsible Spacer)
Original Bearings2 		0.9-1.6 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.


TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Description Nm Lb-Ft Lb-In
Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt 20-41 15-30  
Steel Cover Bolt (Except Ratio Tag Bolt) 38-52 28-38  
Ratio Tag Cover Bolt 24-38 18-28  
Filler Plug 20-41 15-30  
Shock Absorber-to-Bracket Bolt 77-104 57-77  
Shock Absorber Bracket Nut 76-103 56-76  
Lower Suspension Arm-to-Chassis 104-142 77-105  
Lower Suspension Arm-to-Axle 95-135 70-100  
Axle Damper front Bolt 76-103 57-75  
Axle Damper Rear Nut 76-103 57-75  
Axle Damper Bracket Bolt 76-103 57-75  
Stabilizer Bar-to-Lower Arm 45-70 33-52  
Upper Suspension Arm-to-Axle 95-135 70-100  
Upper Suspension Arm-to-Chassis 104-142 77-105  
Ring Gear Retaining Bolts 95-115 71-85  
Bumper Bracket Bolt 10-16 8-11  
Drive Shaft-to-Circular Companion Flange 95-130 70-95  
Wheel Lug Nuts 115-142 85-105  
Bearing Cap Bolt 95-115 70-85