Section 05-02A: Axle, Integral Carrier—7.5-Inch Ring Gear
1994 Mustang Workshop Manual
SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

 
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 Thrust Washer Thickness 0.762-0.812 0.030-0.032
Differential Case Runout 0.076 0.003
Nominal Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment 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 Rear Axle Universal Joint Flange in Assembly 0.25 TIR 0.010 TIR
Available Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment Shim 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



LUBRICANT CAPACITIES
Vehicles Liters Pints
All—All Engines 1.5a 3.5
a All conventional axles use XY-90-QL (ESP-M2C154-A) lubricant or equivalent. Fill axle 6-14mm (0.250-0.562 inch) below bottom of filler hole.


RETAINING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Description N-m Lb-Ft
Differential Bearing Cap Bolt 95-115 71-84
Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Pin 20-41 15-30
Rear Axle Differential Gear Case Bolta 95-115 70-85
Rear Brake Anti-Lock Sensor 4.5-6.8 40-60 (Lb-In)
Rear Cover Axle Housing Cover Bolt 38-52 28-38
Rear Wheel Brake Shield Bolts 8-12 5.9-8.8
Oil Filler Plug 20-41 15-30
Axle Shaft Rear Bolts 95-130 70-95
Caliper Anchor Bolt 87-119 64-87.7
Rear Suspension Arm and Bushing to Axle 95-135 70-100
Anti-Lock Brake Sensor Bolt 4.5-6.8 3.5-5
Rear Suspension Arm and Bushing to Chassis 149 110
Brake Line Clip Retaining Bolt 10-14 7.3-10.3
Rear Suspension Lower Arm to Axle 95-135 70-100
Rear Suspension Lower Arm to Chassis 104-142 77-105
Brake Junction Block Bolt 14-24 10-18
Rear Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bracket 76-104 56-77
a Using loctite.


ADJUSTMENT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Description Nm Lb-In
Pinion Bearing Preload—(collapsible spacer)a Original Bearings 0.9-1.6 8-14
New Bearings 1.8-3.2 16-29
a With flange yoke seal installed.