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Ford 10.50 Inch Rear Axle

Clearance, Tolerance and Adjustments
Maximum Back Face Ring Gear Runout mm (Inch) 0.102 (0.004)
Backlash Between Ring Gear and Pinion Teeth
0.203-0.381 (0.008-0.015) maximum
0.305-0.381 (0.012-0.015) preferred
Ring Gear Maximum Backlash Variation Between Teeth 0.102 (0.004)

Torque Specifications
Ring gear bolts 136-163 Nm (101-120 ft. lbs.)