Rear Axle - Pinion Depth Gauge Correction

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Article No. 84-4-18


AXLE - REAR - 8.5" AND 8.8"
- PASSENGER CAR SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION - PINION DEPTH GAUGE


FORD 1983-84 FORD

LINCOLN-MERCURY 1983-84 MERCURY, LINCOLN, MARK

The following charts in the referenced Car Shop Manuals are replaced, in their entirety, by the pinion depth gauge chart shown below. It should be noted that both Ford-design rear axles (8.5" and 8.8") require the same pinion depth gauge tools when service becomes necessary.

- 1983 Powertrain Car Shop Manual, Volume D, Page 15-06-14; 8.5" Rear Axle

- 1984 Powertrain Lubrication Maintenance Car Shop Manual, Volume D, Page 15-06-14; 8.8" Rear Axle.

1983-84 8.5" and 8.8" Ring Gear Rear Axle Pinion Gauge Tool T79P-4020-A

Part Number Description

T76P-4020-A3 Align - Adaptor (1.612 O.D.)
T76P-4020-A9 Screw
T76P-4020-A10 Gauge Block (1.700 Thick)
T76P-4020-A11 Handle
T79P-4020-A18 Gauge Disc. (1.1884 Thick)
T79P-4020-A19 Gauge Tube (3.0630 O.D.)

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"