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Hello everyone,
My vehicle is a '97 Ranger
7.5 open
First off I found this thread:
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Ford-7_5-axle.shtml
and
This video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmqMUJb-E4M
The first question from first link (the Ranger Station thread) says:
"Differnential cover bolt: 10."
I suppose this means there are 10 bolts.
What is the torque specification for the 10 diff. cover bolts?
The guy in the video says his specs were 25-35, but I want to be sure they're the same on mine.
Second and third question:
The video shows (Here) that his fill plug is above the shelf/crease/ wing on the driver's side. My fill plug is below that shelf/crease/wing on the driver's side (about where the triangle symbol is on the video).
Is that indeed a fill plug on mine or something else?
It seems to me to be placed too low.
What is the torque spec. on this plug, if known?
Fourth question:
Chilton calls for "API GL-5 SAE 90 hypoid gear lubricant."
Just to double check, is this correct?
Sometimes I don't trust the ol' Chilton.
Other than these questions. I'm going to pretty much do exactly what the guy in the video demonstrates, unless somebody on Ranger Station has any other advice.
Thanks in advance!
My vehicle is a '97 Ranger
7.5 open
First off I found this thread:
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Ford-7_5-axle.shtml
and
This video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmqMUJb-E4M
The first question from first link (the Ranger Station thread) says:
"Differnential cover bolt: 10."
I suppose this means there are 10 bolts.
What is the torque specification for the 10 diff. cover bolts?
The guy in the video says his specs were 25-35, but I want to be sure they're the same on mine.
Second and third question:
The video shows (Here) that his fill plug is above the shelf/crease/ wing on the driver's side. My fill plug is below that shelf/crease/wing on the driver's side (about where the triangle symbol is on the video).
Is that indeed a fill plug on mine or something else?
It seems to me to be placed too low.
What is the torque spec. on this plug, if known?
Fourth question:
Chilton calls for "API GL-5 SAE 90 hypoid gear lubricant."
Just to double check, is this correct?
Sometimes I don't trust the ol' Chilton.
Other than these questions. I'm going to pretty much do exactly what the guy in the video demonstrates, unless somebody on Ranger Station has any other advice.
Thanks in advance!
