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Differential Housing Cover: Installation

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    CAUTION: The machined surfaces on the differential housing and the differential housing cover must be clean and free of oil before applying the silicone sealant. Cover the inside of the rear axle (4001) prior to cleaning the machined surface to prevent contamination.
  1. Clean the gasket mating surfaces.
    2. CAUTION: Install the differential housing cover within 15 minutes of applying the silicone, or it will be necessary to apply new sealant.
    Fig 1: Applying Silicone Sealant To Differential Housing Cover
    G03434462Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Apply a continuous bead of silicone sealant to the differential housing cover.
    3. NOTE: If possible, allow one hour before filling the axle with lubricant to allow the silicone sealant to cure.
    Fig 2: Installing Differential Housing Cover
    G03434463Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the differential housing cover.
    1. Position the differential housing cover.
    2. Install the bolts.
    4. CAUTION: When filling a Traction-Lok® axle with new lubricant, first fill the axle with 118 ml (4 oz) of friction modifier.
    NOTE: Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle to the level shown.
    Fig 3: Identifying Rear Axle Fluid Level
    G03434464Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Fill the rear axle with approximately 2.4 liters (5.0 pints) of rear axle lubricant and install the fill plug.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
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