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Assembly Specifications

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1991 Ford Aerostar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
AXLE ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS

Application In. (mm)
Axle Shaft End Play Non-Adjustable
Ring Gear-To-Pinion Backlash (1) .005-.008 (.13-.20)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Drive Pinion Bearing Preload (New) 15-35 (1.7-4.0)
(1) Maximum backlash between 3 equally spaced check points is .003" (.08 mm).