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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1999WINDSTAR BASE, VAN CARGO, 3.8 4REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1856 (MANUAL TRANSAXLE)SPECIFICATIONSGENERAL SPECIFICATIONS TABLE
1999 Ford Windstar Base, Van Cargo, 3.8 4
General Specifications Table
1999 Ford Windstar Base, Van Cargo, 3.8 4SECTION General Specifications Table
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS TABLE
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Differential | |
| Preload | 1.4-1.9 Nm (13-17 lb-in) |
| Secondary shaft gear runout (maximum) | 0.015 mm (0.0006 in) |
| Side gear and pinion gear backlash | 0.050-0.150 mm (0.0020-0.059 in) |
| End Play | |
| Input shaft | 0.00-0.06 mm (0.00-0.0024 in) |
| Mainshaft | 0.00-0.06 mm (0.00-0.0024 in) |
| Gear Clearance | |
| 1st Gear End Play | |
| Clearance | 0.05-0.28 mm (0.002-0.011 in) |
| Maximum | 0.33 mm (0.012 in) |
| 2nd Gear End Play | |
| Clearance | 0.018-0.46 mm (0.007-0.018 in) |
| Maximum | 0.51 mm (0.02 in) |
| 3rd Gear Thrust Clearance | |
| Clearance | 0.05-0.20 mm (0.002-0.007 in) |
| Maximum | 0.25 mm (0.009 in) |
| 4th Gear End Play | |
| Clearance | 0.17-0.37 mm (0.007-0.014 in) |
| Maximum | 0.42 mm (0.016 in) |
| 5th Gear Thrust Clearance | |
| Clearance | 0.100-0.220 mm (0.0040-0.0086 in) |
| Maximum | 0.270 mm (0.01 in) |
| 6th Gear Thrust Clearance | |
| Clearance | 0.100-0.220 mm (0.0040-0.0086 in) |
| Maximum | 0.270 mm (0.01 in) |
| Runout | |
| Input shaft gear runout (maximum) | 0.05 mm (0.001 in) |
| Reverse idler gear runout (maximum) | 0.04-0.14 mm (0.0016-0.0060 in) |
| Reverse idler gear component dimension | 57.0-57.5 mm (2.244-2.263 in) |
| Shift Fork and Hub Sleeve Clearance | |
| Reverse Shift Fork and Hub Sleeve | |
| Maximum | 0.90 mm (0.035 in) |
| Standard | 0.10-0.40 mm (0.004-0.015 in) |
| Clearance Between 1st/2nd Shift Fork and Hub Sleeve | |
| Maximum | 0.95 mm (0.037 in) |
| Standard | 0.10-0.45 mm (0.004-0.017 in) |
| Clearance Between 3rd/4th Shift Fork and Hub Sleeve | |
| Maximum | 0.90 mm (0.035 in) |
| Standard | 0.10-0.40 mm (0.004-0.015 in) |
| Clearance Between 5th/6th Shift Fork and Hub Sleeve | |
| Maximum | 0.86 mm (0.033 in) |
| Standard | 0.10-0.36 mm (0.003-0.014 in) |
| Synchronizer Ring Clearance | |
| Clearance Between Synchronizer Ring and Flank Surface of Gear | |
| Maximum | 1.50 mm (0.059 in) |
| Standard | 0.80 mm (0.031 in) |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.