Differential Housing Cover: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean the gasket mating surface of the axle and the differential housing cover.
- Apply a new continuous bead of sealant to the differential housing cover as shown.
Material: Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket and Sealant / TA-30 (WSE-M4G323-A4)
- Install the differential housing cover and the bolts.
- Torque : 24 lb.ft (32 Nm)
- If equipped. Connect the EOP sensor electrical connector.
- If equipped.
- Install the steering gear shield to the frame rail.
- Install the new push pins.
- If equipped. Install the oil drip tray to the cross member and the bolts.
- Torque : 62 lb.in (7 Nm)
- Connect the front differential breather hose.
- Install the engine oil pan skid plate and the bolts.
- Torque : 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
- If equipped. Install the skid plate and the bolts.
- Torque : 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
- If removed. Install the engine skid plate and the bolts.
- Torque : 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
- If equipped. Install the front underbody skid plate and the bolts.
- Torque : 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
- If equipped. Install the spacer to the front underbody skid plate and the bolts.
- Torque : 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)
- Fill the front differential assembly with clean fluid.
Refer to: Differential Fluid Level Check .
NOTE:
Remove all of the silicone gasket and make sure the surfaces are free of oil before applying the new silicone gasket.
NOTE:
The differential housing cover must be installed within 15 minutes of application of the silicone, or new sealant must be applied. If possible, allow one hour before filling with lubricant to make sure the silicone sealant has correctly cured.