Differential Housing Cover: Removal
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.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: JACKING AND LIFTING - OVERVIEW .
- If equipped. Remove the bolts and the spacer from the front underbody skid plate.
- If equipped. Remove the bolts and the front underbody skid plate.
- If equipped. Remove the bolts and the engine skid plate.
- If equipped. Remove the bolts and the skid plate.
- Remove the bolts and the engine oil pan skid plate.
- If equipped. Remove bolts and the oil drip tray from the cross member.
- If equipped.
- Remove and discard the push pins.
- Remove the steering gear shield from the frame rail.
- Disconnect the front differential breather hose and position aside.
- If equipped. Disconnect the EOP sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the differential cover bolts and differential cover.