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Need Some 8.8 Rebuild Specs.

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DeadLifter

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Gettin ready to overhaul my 8.8 anybody got numbers on backlash and pinion preload specs?
 

Mike97gt

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pinion preload is about 27 in/lb for new bearings anything upto 29 is ok but I would stay above 26

backlash specs are 0.008-0.012 in I stay towards the lower end of that so .008
 

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What's the deal Mike....did you have the Ford Service Manual downloaded into your brain when we weren't looking?
 

Mike97gt

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Gearbanger 101 said:
What's the deal Mike....did you have the Ford Service Manual downloaded into your brain when we weren't looking?
Click to expand...


since I work at a dealer and I am a tech I have access to fmcdealer.com I can access all the service manuals including wiring diagrams and pc/ed books online. plus I get oasis acces from there and other cool stuff

anybody who works at a dealer has fmc access but it is limited to your job role.

parts guys have part related stuff they can do, salesmen have tools related to selling cars. dealers and higher up managers can order equipment and special tools on that site.
 

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Thanks for the help.
 
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