MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Driveline

Ring Gear Backlash Adjustment

205-02 Rear Drive Axle-Differential

2016 MustangReference 2,694 / 6,619HTML edition
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Ring Gear Backlash Adjustment — original illustration 1, reference 2694Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

10. NOTE: Have the selected shims available at this time. It will be required to hold the differential carrier and the differential carrier bearing cups in until shims are installed.

Remove the dial indicator. Install the differential carrier and the differential carrier bearing cups.

Ring Gear Backlash Adjustment — original illustration 2, reference 2694Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

11. NOTE: Differential bearing shims are to be installed with the chamfer facing outboard.

Install the selected or original RH differential bearing shim. If the original RH shim is not available, install the largest shim available.

NOTE: The differential bearing cap bolts should only be finger tight at this time.

Source reference 2694

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