Section 147 (Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 9.75-Inch Ring Gear -- F150): Specifications

2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, 4D PickupSECTION Specifications
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MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification Fill Capacity
Additive Friction Modifier
XL-3 (US); CXL-3 (Canada)
EST-M2C118-A 118 ml (4 oz) to be installed before axle lubricant - Not to be used with Electronic Locking Differentials (ELD)
Maximum Strength Retaining Compound
Loctite® 638™
- -
Motorcraft® High Contrast Hypoid Gear Marking Compound
XG-14
- -
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant
XY-75W140-QL (US); CXY-75W140-1L (Canada)
WSL-M2C192-A and GL-5 2.84L (6.0 pt) - ELD only 2.60L (5.5 pt) - Non Traction-Lok equipped 2.48L (5.25 pt) - Traction-Lok equipped
Premium Long-Life Grease
XG-1-C or XG-1-K (US); CXG-1-C (Canada)
ESA-M1C75-B -
Silicone Gasket and Sealant
TA-30
WSE-M4G323-A4 -
Threadlock and Sealer
TA-25
WSK-M2G351-A5 -
REAR AXLE BACKLASH SHIM ADJUSTMENT TABLE

Backlash Change Required Thickness Change Required
mm In mm In
0.025 0.001 0.050 0.002
0.050 0.002 0.050 0.002
0.076 0.003 0.101 0.004
0.101 0.004 0.152 0.006
0.127 0.005 0.152 0.006
0.152 0.006 0.203 0.008
0.177 0.007 0.254 0.010
0.203 0.008 0.254 0.010
0.228 0.009 0.304 0.012
0.254 0.010 0.355 0.014
0.279 0.011 0.355 0.014
0.304 0.012 0.406 0.016
0.330 0.013 0.457 0.018
0.335 0.014 0.457 0.018
0.381 0.015 0.508 0.020
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Available drive pinion shims in steps of 0.25 mm (0.010 in) 0.254 mm (0.010 in) - 0.965 mm (0.038 in)
Electronic Locking Differential (ELD) side gear backlash 0.100-1.000 mm (0.004-0.040 in)
Maximum differential case flange ring gear runout 0.076 mm (0.003 in)
Maximum variation between ring gear 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)
Maximum axle shaft flange runout 0.279 mm (0.011 in)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
Axle vent 18 - 159
Brake hose bracket bolts 30 22 -
Brake tube/parking brake cable bracket bolt 25 18 -
RH parking brake cable bracket bolt 30 22 -
Differential bearing cap bolts 105 77 -
Differential housing cover bolts 45 33 -
Differential pinion shaft lock bolt 30 22 -
Differential ring gear bolts (1) - - -
Driveshaft flange bolts 103 76 -
Electronic Locking Differential (ELD) coil screws 5 - 44
ELD electrical connector bolt 7 - 62
Fill plug 30 22 -
Handle Adapter 2.2 - 20
Lower shock absorber nuts 90 66 -
Tool 205-135 nut 7 - 62
U-bolt nut(1) - - -
Wheel speed sensor bolts 15 - 133
(1) Refer to the appropriate procedure in this information.
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