Here's the ‘short version’ of the Ford 8.8 differential assembly and set up. If you just want the essentials
Link to (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fARhE7v5Bg
Link to (Part 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npUBF9Wj1Iw
Link to (Final Assembly): Link Posted when video becomes available
Link to previous video in series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il8nDlCepyc
Differential Basics video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y6vOwiCe1U
This is a complete overview of how to assembly and set up a Ford 8.8 differential. It shows how to assemble the differential, set backlash, and set up the gear tooth pattern.
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Special thanks to
Kings Ford: http://kingsfordinc.com
Ford Performance techline: https://performanceparts.ford.com/contact-us/
Additional info and links
Ford 8.8 PDF: https://performanceparts.ford.com/download/instructionsheets/FordInstShtM-4209-8.pdf
Gear tooth pattern guide: https://www.ringpinion.com/Content/Book/Reading-and-Adjusting-Ring-and-Pinion-Tooth-Patterns.pdf
Dana Differential assembly guide: http://www2.dana.com/pdf/5717.PDF
Ford differential identification guide: http://www.fordification.com/tech/rearends_ford09.htm
Article on the 8.8: http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/transmission-drivetrain/116-ford-8-8-rear-end/
Parts
My differential: https://lmr.com/item/M4204F318C/Mustang-88-31-Spline-Traction-Lok-Differential-With-Carbon-Fiber-Clutch-Disks
My gear set: https://lmr.com/item/LRS-4209FRA-K/Mustang-88-355-Rear-Gear-Kit
My differential cover: https://lmr.com/item/M4033G2/Ford-Mustang-FRPP-Rear-Differential-Girdle
My 5 lug conversion kit: https://lmr.com/item/SVE-2300DK-B/1993-Mustang-Black-SVE-5-Lug-Conversion-Kit-31-Spline
Pinion head bearings: https://www.ringpinion.com/b2c/Search_Results.aspx?Requery=True&SortBy=Yukon&SearchType=Part&SearchPhrase=m802048
Pinion head bearing races: https://www.ringpinion.com/b2c/Search_Results.aspx?Requery=True&SortBy=Yukon&SearchType=Part&SearchPhrase=m802011
Pinion flange sleeve Federated 99181: https://www.amazon.com/SKF-99181-Speedi-Sleeves/dp/B000EPTAPW
Ultra black RTV: https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-82180-Maximum-Resistance-Silicone/dp/B0002UEN1U
Gear Paint: https://www.amazon.com/Ratech-500-Marking-Compound/dp/B001P2D27U
Royal Purple gear oil: https://www.amazon.com/Royal-Purple-11687-Performance-Synthetic/dp/B005SEKFBC/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1466942441&sr=1-1&keywords=royal+purple+80w+90
Tools
Differential Shim Installer: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/yga-56077?seid=srese1&cm_mmc=pla-google-_-shopping-_-srese1-_-yukon-gear-axle&gclid=CJ6Dj-DSxc0CFQgaaQodKbgFjA
Pinion Flange Holder: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aaf-all68372?seid=srese1&cm_mmc=pla-google-_-shopping-_-srese1-_-allstar-performance&gclid=CPjuvYjTxc0CFQYuaQodvNEKQg
Bushing Driver Kit: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/astro-pneumatic-7824-bearing-race-and-seal-driver-set#oid=1002_1
Dial Indicator: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/central-tools-3d102-dial-indicator-set-with-on-off-magnetic-base#oid=1002_1
Digital caliper: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/general-tools-1478-8-digital-fractional-caliper#oid=1002_1
Inch Pound Torque Wrench: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/precision-instruments-d2f150hm-torque-wrench-dial-with-memory-needle-3-8-dr-150-in-lb#oid=1002_1
Brass drift: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/sk-hand-tools-6323-3-piece-brass-drift-punch-set#oid=1002_1
Zep Sprayer: http://zepequipment.com/products/category/sprayers#!prettyPhoto
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