Section 05-02H: Differential, Traction-Lok Limited Slip, 8.8-Inch Ring Gear
1996 F-150 and Bronco Workshop Manual
SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

LUBRICANT CAPACITIES AND CHECKING PROCEDURES (INTEGRAL CARRIER) — LIMITED SLIP
VehicleEngineAxleU.S. Measure Capacity (Pints)aImperial Capacity (Pints)aLitersa
F-150, Bronco (4x4)All8.8-Inch Ring Gear5.54.62.6
a Use Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or -KL or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A, plus 118 ml (4 ounces) of Ford Friction Modifier F3TZ-19B546-MA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C196-A for Traction-Lok® limited slip rear axles.

Note: Synthetic lubricants have no equivalents. Use no other lubricant.

BACKLASH BETWEEN RING GEAR AND PINION
DescriptionmmInch
Backlash0.20-0.380.008-0.015
Ring Gear Backface Runout0.100.004

ADJUSTMENT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
(INTEGRAL CARRIER), LIMITED SLIP
DescriptionNmLb-Ft
Minimum Rotating Torques Required During Bench Check after Assembly or in Vehicle with One Wheel on the Ground for Original Clutch Pack.2720