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Differential Housing Cover: Removal

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. NOTE: Empty the lubricant into a clean container for reuse.
    Fig 1: Removing Differential Housing Cover
    G03434212Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the differential housing cover.
    1. Remove the 10 differential housing cover bolts and drain the lubricant from the rear axle housing.
    2. Remove the differential housing cover.