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Differential Housing Cover: Installation

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    NOTE: The differential housing cover uses silicone rubber sealant material as a gasket. Install the differential housing cover within 15 minutes of applying the silicone or it will be necessary to apply new sealant.
  1. Apply a continuous bead of silicone to the differential housing cover mounting surface.
    2. Fig 1: Applying Sealant To Differential Housing Cover With Specification
    G03883533Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Assemble 2 bolts into the differential housing cover at the 8 o'clock and 2 o'clock positions. Using these 2 bolts as a guide, position the differential housing cover on the differential housing.
  3. Install the 8 remaining bolts. Tighten the bolts alternately and evenly.
    • Tighten Grade 5 bolts to 47 N.m (35 lb-ft).
    • Tighten Grade 8 bolts to 61 N.m (45 lb-ft).
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Differential Housing Cover Bolt
    G03883433Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the differential housing cover fill plug.
    5. NOTE: If possible, allow one-hour cure time before filling the axle with the correct amount of specified lubricant and operating the vehicle.
  5. Fill the differential housing with the specified type and amount of lubricant. For additional information, refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
  6. Install the differential housing cover fill plug.
    • Tighten to 34 Nm (25 lb-ft).
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