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Differential Axle Housing

Ford 8.8 Inch Rear Differential
Torque arm-to-rear axle housing bolts 181 Nm (100 ft. lbs.)
Differential housing cover bolts 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.)

Ford 9.75 Inch Rear Differential
Torque arm-to-rear axle housing bolts 181 Nm (100 inch lbs.)
Differential housing cover bolts 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.)

Ford 8.8 Inch Front Differential
Maximum differential housing spread 0.762 mm (0.030 inch)
Differential housing cover bolts 32 Nm (24 ft. inch lbs.)
Housing spreader adapter thread engagement 12.5 mm (0.500 inch)
Differential housing bushing bolts 102 Nm (75 ft. inch lbs.)