Notices
1999 - 2016 Super Duty 1999 to 2016 Ford F250, F350, F450 and F550 Super Duty with diesel V8 and gas V8 and V10 engines
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Real Truck

Front diff - backlash setting

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 6, 2016 | 04:57 PM
  #1  
Vijay's Avatar
Vijay
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,220
Likes: 2
From: CA
Front diff - backlash setting

I'm in the process of changing oil seals on my dually front end. Do I need to worry about backlash settings? I see the gears are attached with solid brackets, which I assume, as just torque to spec and not worry about backlash.
Please let me know what you think and also, what is the torque spec for the four bolts holding the gears/yoke in place?
 
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2016 | 10:39 PM
  #2  
jetjockey99's Avatar
jetjockey99
Laughing Gas
20 Year Member
Liked
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,142
Likes: 24
unless you changed the bearings on the carrier and/or pinion your backlash and pinion depth will not change. The shims that adjust it are captured behind the bearings so if you don't mess with them all should be good.
 
Reply
Old Dec 7, 2016 | 12:52 PM
  #3  
Vijay's Avatar
Vijay
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,220
Likes: 2
From: CA
Originally Posted by jetjockey99
unless you changed the bearings on the carrier and/or pinion your backlash and pinion depth will not change. The shims that adjust it are captured behind the bearings so if you don't mess with them all should be good.
Perfect! Thanks!!!
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bodean 1
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
7
Jun 14, 2009 12:27 AM
Sooper-Doodie
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
9
Jan 13, 2009 08:30 PM
Bill F150
1997 - 2003 F150
9
Mar 25, 2007 06:33 PM
ParisDakar
1997 - 2006 Expedition & Navigator
2
Dec 10, 2004 10:49 PM
John Deere Ranger
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
1
Feb 26, 2003 08:09 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:46 AM.

story-0
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-2
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-3
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-6
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE
story-7
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!

Slideshow: Ranking the 5 things owners love about their Super Duty and 5 things they don't

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:36:49


VIEW MORE
story-8
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!

Slideshow: Ranking all 12 Ford truck engines available in 2026.

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 13:32:20


VIEW MORE
story-9
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)

Slideshow: The best Ford F-150 deal for every trim level (XL through Raptor)

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-21 15:59:01


VIEW MORE