Ford 1961 Comet User Manual

REAR AXLE AND DRIVE LINE
DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCES
Differential:
Bearing Adjusting Nuts
Bearing
Preload ............... .
2Y2-3 Notches Tight
Spacer
Backlash (Inches):
Ring Gear to Pinion ................ .
0.008-0 . 012
Variation Between T eeth-Maximum ... 0. 002
Ring Gear Runout-Maximum (Inches) . . .. 0.002
Pinion Bearing Adjustment (Lbs.-In.):
New Bearings (Seal Installed) . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17-27
Used Bearings (Seal Installed) . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10- 16
Thrust Washer Thi ckness (Inches):
Side
Gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 0.030-0.032
Pinion Gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ... 0. 030-0.032
Pinion Adjusting Shim Thickness-Available
in 0.001 Inch Increments (Inches) . . . 0. 008-0.024
Rear Axle Gear Ratios:
Sedans .
Station
Wagons . .... . .... .
Drive Shaft:
3.50, 3.20: 1
3. 50, 4.00.1
Length Between Universal Joints (Inches):
Sedans
.......................... .
58.0
55.5
Station Wagons .................... .
Type of Component Ports:
Axle .................. .
Axle Shaft ................ .
Differentia I .............. .
Differential Bearings . . . .. . ..
Drive Shaft ............ .
C-8
Straddle mounted pinion
1 Y2" below centerline of
ring gear
Integral flanged
2 pinion
Tapered roller
Straight tubular steel

Ford 1961 Comet Specifications

General

Brand	Ford
Model	1961 Comet
Category	Automobile
Language	English