General Specifications

2009 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 2.3 D, AutomaticSECTION General Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Differential pinion gear thrust washer thickness 0.762-0.813 mm (0.030-0.032 in)
Differential side gear thrust washer thickness 1.016-1.067 mm (0.040-0.042 in)
Maximum axle shaft end play 0.762 mm (0.030 in)
Maximum differential flange ring gear runout 0.076 mm (0.003 in)
Maximum variation between teeth 0.102 mm (0.004 in)
Pinion bearing preload 1.8-3.3 Nm (16-29 lb-in)
Ring gear backlash 0.203-0.304 mm (0.008-0.012 in)
RENDER: 1.0x

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