How to Rebuild the 8.8 and 9 Inch by Joseph Palazz

Ford Differentials How to Rebuild the 8.8 and 9 Inch by Joseph Palazzolo. The Ford 8.8- and 9-inch rear differentials are two of the most popular and best performing differentials on the market. Built from 1957-1986, the 9-inch Ford differential is used in a huge range of high-performance Ford and non-Ford vehicles because of its rugged construction, easy-to-setup design, and large aftermarket support. These differentials have been extensively used and proven their mettle in racing and high-performance applications. The Ford 8.8- and 9-inch need to be rebuilt after extensive use and need a variety of different ratios for top performance and special applications. This Workbench book provides detailed step-by-step photos and information for rebuilding the differentials with the best equipment and installing the gear sets and converting to posi-traction for a variety of applications. It shows how to disassemble the rear end, identify worn ring and pinion gears and other damage or wear, and proceeds to show step-by-step rebuilding of the differential. It also explains how to select the right differential hardware, bearings, seals, and other parts, as well as how to set ring and pinion backlash, so the rear end operates at peak efficiency. Aftermarket 9-inch performance differentials from manufacturers, such as Currie, Moser and Strange, will be reviewed. In addition, the book provides a comprehensive 9-inch identification chart to ensure readers properly identify the model and specifics of the differential. Chapters are; Axle history and identification Axle removal 8.8 inch axle disassembly and inspection 8.8 inch axle assembly 9 inch axle disassembly and inspection 9 inch axle assembly Ring and pinion assembly Performance 9 inch axle installation

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