Lubricants, Fluids, Sealers and Adhesives
| Item | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease / XG-1-E1 | ESA-M1C75-B |
2WD (Two-Wheel Drive) U-joint Operating Angles
| Item | Front U joint | Center U joint | Rear U joint | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWB | 9.75" Ring Gear Axle | 0.3° | 0.4° | 0.3° |
| LWB | 9.75" Ring Gear Axle | 0.8° | 0.6° | 0.3° |
4WD (Four-Wheel Drive) U-joint Operating Angles
| Item | Front U joint | Rear U joint | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWB | 9.75" Ring Gear Axle | 0.7° | 0.3° |
| LWB | 9.75" Ring Gear Axle | 1.5° | 0.4° |
| Item | Specifications |
| Drive pinion flange runout | 0.279 mm (0.012 in) |
| Maximum allowable driveshaft runout | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) |
| Front driveshaft runout | 0.76 mm (0.03 in) |
| U-joint maximum operating angle | 1.5° |
Torque Specifications
| Item | Nm | lb-ft | lb-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center bearing support bolts | 48 | 35 | - |
| Muffler inlet pipe clamp | 48 | 35 | - |
| Rear driveshaft-to-pinion flange bolts | 103 | 76 | - |
Driveshaft
Driveshaft. Diagnosis and TestingPreliminary Inspection
Visually inspect the CV joints, housing, boots, and clamps for obvious signs of mechanical damage.