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Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear

Clearance, Tolerance and Adjustments
Maximum Backface Ring Gear Runout 0.102 mm (0.004 inch)
Backlash Between Ring Gear And Pinion Teeth
0.203 - 0.381 mm (0.305 - 0.381 mm preferred)
0.008 - 0.015 inch (0.012 - 0.015 inch preferred)
Ring Gear Maximum Backlash Variation Between Teeth
0.102 mm (0.004 inch)

Torque Specifications
Ring Gear Bolts 105 Nm (77 ft. lbs.)