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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1969BRONCO BASE, NOT AVAILABLE, 2.8L ENG VIN F, AUTOMATIC TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)DRIVELINES & AXLESDIFFERENTIALS & DRIVE AXLESDRIVE AXLES - DANA/SPICER SEMI-FLOATING AXLESOVERHAULREASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTBACKLASH & FINAL ASSEMBLY
1969 Ford Bronco Base, Not Available, 2.8L Eng VIN F, Automatic Trans

Backlash & Final Assembly

1969 Ford Bronco Base, Not Available, 2.8L Eng VIN F, Automatic TransSECTION Backlash & Final Assembly

Mount dial indicator to housing and measure ring gear to pinion gear backlash in three places around ring gear (see specifications). Variation between readings should not exceed 0.002". Adjust to specifications by moving shims from one side of differential case to other, or by changing depth of pinion gear. Check tooth contact pattern (see Tooth Contact Pattern in this section). Install cover and tighten bolts to specifications.

Fig 1: DANA/SPICER INTEGRAL HOUSING AXLE ASSEMBLY
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AXLE ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS

Axle Shaft End Play  
  Tapered Shaft .001-.006"
  Flanged Shaft W/Adjusting Ring .001-.010"
  Flanged Shaft, Nonadjustable (1).001-.015"
Ring Gear Backlash .005-.009"
Side Bearing Preload .015"
Pinion Bearing Preload  
  New Bearings 20-40 INCH lbs.
  Used Bearings 10-20 INCH lbs.
Pinion Gear Depth (Nominal Dimension)  
  Models 2558, 2559, 2682 2.625"
  Model Series 23 & 30 2.250"
  Model Series 25 (2)
  Model Series 27 2.094"
  Model Series 44 2.625"
  Model Series 53 (3)
  Model Series 60 3.125"
  Model Series 70 3.500"
(1) End play is nonadjustable but can be measured to check proper bearing installation.
(2) Use Jeep Gauge Block (W-101-A-22), side "G".
(3) Use Jeep Gauge Block (W-101-A-22), side "F".
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs.
Models 2558, 2559, & 2682 and  
Model Series 23, 25, 27, 30, 44, & 53  
  Pinion Shaft Flange Nut 210
  Side Bearing Cap Bolt  
  All (Exc. 44 & 53) 45
  44 & 53 80
  Ring Gear-To-Case Bolt 55
  Axle Shaft Or Bearing Retainer Bolt 65
  Cover-To-Housing Bolt 35
Model Series 60-70  
  Pinion Shaft Flange Nut 260
  Side Bearing Cap Bolt 80
  Ring Gear-To-Case Bolt 110
  Axle Shaft Or Bearing Retainer Bolt 75
  Cover-To-Housing Bolt 40
RENDER: 1.0x

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