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2014 Ford F-150 FX2, 2D Pickup

General Specifications

2014 Ford F-150 FX2, 2D PickupSECTION General Specifications
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Item Specification
Backlash Specifications 
Ring gear backlash 0.204-0.305 mm (0.008-0.012 in)
Ring gear maximum backlash between teeth 0.101mm (0.004 in)
Clearance Specifications 
Differential case maximum runout 0.076 mm (0.003 in)
Housing spreader adapter thread engagement 12.5 mm (0.500 in)
Maximum differential housing spread 0.762 mm (0.030 in)
Lubricant Fill Level Checks 
Front axle  
Lubricant level 9.56 mm (0.38 in) below bottom of differential housing fill hole
Rotational Torque Ranges 
Pinion bearing torque preload 1.8-3.3 Nm (16-29 lb-in)
RENDER: 1.0x

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