Ring Gear Backlash Adjustment

205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential 2016 Mustang

General Procedures Procedure revision date: 07/9/2015

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Ring Gear Backlash Adjustment — original illustration 1, reference 2690Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge	205-220 Installer, Differential Shim TKIT-1985-FH
Ring Gear Backlash Adjustment — original illustration 2, reference 2690Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge	308-021 (T75L-4201-A) Gauge, Clutch Housing
Dial Indicator
Tire Lever
Wooden Block
Copper Hammer

Adjustment

1. Install the dial indicator gauge with holding fixture, with the dial indicator at a 90 degree angle from the ring gear tooth. Use the General Equipment: Dial Indicator

2. Using the dial indicator check the ring gear backlash. Rotate the ring gear and carrier back and forth through the free play only. Refer to: Specifications (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Specifications). Use the General Equipment: Dial Indicator

Source reference 2690

2016 Mustang workshop publication supplied to Mustang Atlas. Original technical text and illustrations; HTML formatting by Mustang Atlas. Source page numbering is retained for traceability. Follow the configuration, revision, warnings, and cross-references in the material. About this edition.