General Specifications

2022 Ford Transit Connect Titanium, GasSECTION General Specifications
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Item  Specification 
Backlash Specifications 
Ring gear backlash 0.204-0.305 mm (0.008-0.012 in)
Clearance Specifications 
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 
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)
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