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Old 02-09-2012, 05:06 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Explorer 8.8 Rear - Drive Shaft to Pinion Bolts

Does anyone happen to know off hand what size/grade the bolts are that fasten the drive shaft flange to the pinion flange on the diff are?

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Old 02-09-2012, 05:13 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I had to go to the Ford dealer and pick some up. They aren't cheap ($5 each I think), but they definitly aren't ACE Hardware bolts either.
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Flange bolts, Ford P/N N800594-S100
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Hey thanks guys. I picked up the bolts at a ford dealer this afternoon. Cost me about $3 per bolt.

Anyone know what torque these need to be tightened to?
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