Ring and pinion install specs

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Anyone have access to the specs? I can't find anything for the new 8.8

I need torque specs for ring gear bolts and bearing caps. Also need rotation resistance spec (measured just 2.5in lb on the original one).

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I was able to get the fellows at Ford Racing to look it up.

2015 Mustang Rear Differential Specs:

Ring Gear Bolt Torque: 100 lb.ft (135 Nm). Use new bolts with factory thread locker.
Pinion Bearing Preload: 16-29 lb.in (1.8-3.3 Nm)
Ring Gear Backlash: 0.008-0.012 in (0.203-0.304mm)