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Ford F150 975 Axle Carrier

2. With any axle, it's always a good idea to measure and record backlash and rotational torque before pulling the carrier for repairs or upgrades. That gives you a roadmap for proper reassembly. If these measurements change more than a skosh after reassembly, you'd better start looking for a problem...
Ford F-150 9.75 Axle Build - Unsung Hero

 2. With any axle, it's always a good idea to measure and record backlash and rotational torque before pulling the carrier for repairs or upgrades. That gives you a roadmap for proper reassembly. If these measurements change more than a skosh after reassembly, you'd better start looking for a problem...  View Related Article

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