Section 05-02B: Axle, Integral Carrier — 8.8 Inch Ring Gear
1994 Mustang Workshop Manual
SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

 
CLEARANCE, TOLERANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
Description mm Inch
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
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
Liters Pints
1.7 3.75a
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. Add 118ml (4 oz) of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for Traction-Lok axles.


ADJUSTMENT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Description Nm Lb-In
Minimum torque required to tighten pinion flange nut to obtain correct pinion bearing preload. 190a 140 (Lb-Ft)
Pinion bearing Preload—
(Collapsible Spacer)
Original Bearingsb 		0.9-1.6 8-14
New Bearings 1.8-3.2 16-29
a If pinion bearing preload exceeds specification before this torque is obtained, install a new spacer.
b With oil seal.


RETAINING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Description N-m Lb-Ft
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-Rear Axle V-Joint Flange 95-130 70-95
Wheel Hub Bolt Nuts 115-142 85-105
Bearing Cap Bolt 95-115 70-85
Rear Brake Anti-Lock Sensor 4.5-6.8 40-60 (Lb-In)