Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel  

Diff cover off for oil change. Any adjustments I can/should make?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 07-05-2014, 11:03 PM
nicksorenson's Avatar
nicksorenson
nicksorenson is offline
Mountain Pass
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 148
Received 12 Likes on 5 Posts
Diff cover off for oil change. Any adjustments I can/should make?
Curious if I need to do anything. I noticed that my axles have about 1/4" of backlash (maybe 5 degrees) before the gears in the diff catch. Not sure if that's good or bad.
 
Reply Like
  #2  
Old 07-06-2014, 09:21 PM
oldbird1965's Avatar
oldbird1965
oldbird1965 is offline
Fleet Owner

Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: AZ
Posts: 20,284
Received 126 Likes on 104 Posts
I'll take a wild a** guess, that's normal. This will give you a bump anyway.
 
Reply Like
  #3  
Old 07-07-2014, 07:33 AM
DIYMechanic's Avatar
DIYMechanic
DIYMechanic is offline
Post Fiend
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Orrville, Ohio
Posts: 10,121
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
I don't think there is anything you can do to adjust it unless you're willing to tear the diff apart and start installing shims, etc. I'd just re-seal it, fill 'er up and go.
 
Reply Like
  #4  
Old 07-08-2014, 01:57 PM
dclack's Avatar
dclack
dclack is offline
Fleet Mechanic
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Richland, WA
Posts: 1,736
Received 30 Likes on 21 Posts
First, I'd make sure you are properly checking backlash (google/watch youtube videos). A .250" of backlash is way too much. The spec is .006" to .010".

Ford 10.25" / 10.5" Axle Parts, Gears, and Upgrades
 
Reply Like
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
driving truck with no front diff oil
ChunderDownUnder
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
4
06-15-2010 07:09 PM
Front Differential Servicing
PSDLOVER
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
1
01-07-2008 12:34 PM
Front Diff Cover Leaks?
ech0sh4y
2004 - 2008 F150
2
09-30-2007 11:03 AM
Mag-Hytec/10.5 diff
ReAX
1999 to 2016 Super Duty
19
01-11-2007 10:12 PM
Quick question
1997 B2300
1983 - 2012 Ranger & B-Series
1
04-08-2006 11:45 PM
Back to Subforum
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
View Next Unread
Nice truck on craigslist




Advanced Search
Quick Reply: Diff cover off for oil change. Any adjustments I can/should make?


Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:07 AM.