FORD AXLES
Gear Setup Torque and Backlash Specifications
| Type | Carrier Bearing Cap Bolt Torque
2 |
Ring Gear Bolt Torque
2 |
Ring Gear Backlash
3 |
Pinion Preload
4 |
|
| New | Used | ||||
| 7.5" | 60 | 60 | .011- .016 | 14-19 | 6-8 |
| 8"
1 |
60 | 60 | .010- .015 | 12-14 | 6-7 |
| 8"
IRS |
80 | 80 | .006- .010 | 14-19 | 8-10 |
| 8.7" | 60 | 60 | .010- .015 | 14-19 | 6-8 |
| 8.8"
1, 6 |
60 | 60 | .003- .006 | 14-19 | 6-8 |
| 8.8"
5, 6 |
60 | 60 | .011- .016 | 14-19 | 6-8 |
| 9"
OEM |
60 | 60 | .010- .016 | 13-15 | 6-7 |
| 9"
AM |
60 | 60 | .006- .010 | 13-15 | 6-7 |
| 9"
Daytona |
60 | 60 | .006- .010 | 14-16 | 6-8 |
| 9.375" | 60 | 70 | .010- .015 | 14-16 | 6-8 |
| 9.75" | 70 | 75 | .006- .010 | 15-19 | 6-8 |
| 10.25" | 80 | 95 | .006- .010 | 20-35 | 6-8 |
| 10.5" | 80 | 95 | .006- .010 | 20-35 | 6-8 |
1 - 2-CUT
2 - Torque in FT-lbs
3 - In inches
4 - Torque in in-lbs
5 - 5-CUT
6 - Maximum recommended tire size 35"