Differential Fluid Change Torque Specs

for 1997 Ford Thunderbird 5.0L V8 · FWD

Units

3 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

Differential Cover Bolt

Critical

22.1 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Ring Gear Bolt

Critical

81.1 lb-ft · 110 Nm

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Fill Plug

25.8 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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