Differential Housing Cover: Installation
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NOTE: Remove all of the silicone gasket and make sure the surfaces are free of oil before applying the new silicone gasket.
Clean the gasket mating surface of the axle and the differential housing cover.
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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.
Apply a new continuous bead of sealant to the differential housing cover as shown.
Material
: Motorcraft® Ultra Silicone Sealant / TA-29 (WSS-M4G323-A8)
- 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.
- 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)
- Fill the front differential assembly with clean fluid. Refer to: Differential Fluid Level Check .