1994 Ford EXPLORER

Submodel: | Engine Type: V6 | Liters: 4.0

Fuel Delivery: FI | Fuel: GAS

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Backlash Between Ring Gear and Pinion
Section 05-02B: Differential, Traction-Lok, Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear

1994 Ranger, Explorer and Aerostar Vehicles Equipped with 8.8-Inch Ring Gear Axle Workshop Manual

SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications
LUBRICANT CAPACITIES AND CHECKING PROCEDURES (INTEGRAL CARRIER) LIMITED-SLIP
Vehicle
Ranger
Aerostar
Explorer

Engine
All

Axle
8.8 Inch
Ring Gear

U.S. Measure Capacity (Pints) a

5.0
5.0
5.5

Imperial Capacity (Pints) a

4.2
4.2
4.6

Liters a
9.5
9.5
10.4

a Use Hypoid Gear Lubricant XY-90-QL (ESP-M2C154-A) lubricant or equivalent. Add 4 U.S. ounces of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A, (EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent.

Backlash Between Ring Gear and Pinion

Backlash - 0.20-0.38mm (0.008-0.015 inch [ 0.012-0.015 inch preferred])
Maximum runout of backface of ring gear and pinion - 0.1mm (0.004 inch)
Torque Specifications
(Integral Carrier - Limited-Slip
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Description
Differential Bearing Cap Bolt Inch
Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt
Ring Gear Attaching Bolts Inch (Using Loctite or Equivalent)
Rear Cover Screw (Plastic Cover)
Rear Cover Screw (Steel Cover)
Oil Filler Plug
Brake Backing Plate Nuts
Driveshaft to Axle Circular Companion Flange

N-m
95-115
20-40
95-115
21-27
34-47
20-40
28-54
95-129

Lb-Ft
70-85
15-30
70-85
15-20
25-35
15-30
21-40
70-95

Adjustment Torque Specifications

(Integral Carrier - Limited-Slip
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Description
Minimum rotating torques required during bench check after assembly or in vehicle with one wheel on the ground for original or new clutch packs.

N-m
27

Lb-Ft
20