While looking from the outside, it may seem daunting, once you understand what's going on rebuilding your 8.8" rear diff is relatively straightforward. Our resident expert Jamie Bell is here to tell us all about setting up your rear end to put power down properly without excessive wear or noise. Pinion depth, bearing preload, backlash, and reading gear contact patterns are all covered in this video.
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8.8" R&P Install Kit (No Bearings): https://www.steeda.com/ford-performance-m-4210-a-mustang-ring-pinion-install-kit
8.8" R&P Install Kit (Above + Ring & Pinion Bearings + Gasket): https://www.steeda.com/ford-racing-8.8-ring-gear-and-pinion-installation-kit-86-13-161-m-4210-b2.html
8.8" R&P Install Kit (Above + Axle Bearings and Seals): https://www.steeda.com/ford-racing-8.8-ring-gear-and-pinion-installation-kit-86-04-161-m-4210-c3.html
Finned 8.8" Diff Cover w/ Fill/Drain Plugs: https://www.steeda.com/steeda-mustang-finned-differential-cover-fill-drain-plugs-555-8142.html
Specialty Tools:
- 8.8" Pinion Depth Gauge
- Dial Indicator w/ Magnetic Base
- Digital Calipers
- Press
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0:00 Intro
0:17 Understanding the Measurements
1:15 Tools Required
1:33 Pinion Depth
3:04 Pressing Bearings
3:28 Pinion Bearing Preload
5:14 Installing the Ring Gear
6:19 Setting Backlash
8:59 Carrier Bearing Preload
9:46 Why Marking Compound
11:27 Reading the Patterns
12:23 Super 8.8"
13:16 Outro
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