Ford Explorer: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Removal and Installation - Differential Housing Cover
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Motorcraft® Ultra Silicone Sealant TA-29 |
WSS-M4G323-A8
|
Removal
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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Remove the rear axle assembly.
Refer to: Axle Assembly (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the differential housing cover bolts and the cover.
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NOTE:
Make sure the machined surfaces on the rear axle
housing and the differential housing cover are clean and free of oil
before installing the new silicone sealant. Cover the inside of the rear
axle when cleaning the machined surface to prevent contamination.
Clean the gasket mating surfaces of the differential housing and the differential housing cover.
Installation
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NOTE:
The differential housing cover must be installed
within 15 minutes of application of the silicone, or new silicone must
be applied. If possible, allow one hour before filling with lubricant to
make sure the silicone has correctly cured.
NOTE:
Care should be taken not to allow RTV sealant spillage in bowl of differential carrier.
Apply a new bead of sealant to the differential housing as shown.
Material: Motorcraft® Ultra Silicone Sealant
/ TA-29
(WSS-M4G323-A8)
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Install the differential housing cover and the differential housing cover bolts.
Torque:
33 lb.ft (45 Nm)
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Install the rear axle assembly.
Refer to: Axle Assembly (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Removal and Installation).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-220Installer, Differential ShimTKIT-1985-FH
Copper Hammer
Removal
Remove the differential housing cover...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-1061Installer, Pinion Seal 8.8
205-1062Installer, Pinion Seal 8.15
205-199
(T83T-3132-A1)
Installer, Spindle/Axle ShaftT83-4000-ATKIT-198..
Other information:
WARNING:
Always refer to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) when handling
chemicals and wear protective equipment as directed. Examples may
include but are not limited to respirators and chemically resistant
gloves. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
personal injury...
Removal
NOTE:
If a heater core leak is suspected, the heater core must be leak tested before it is removed from the vehicle.
Remove the climate control housing.
Refer to: Climate Control Housing (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Removal and Installation)...
Categories
When these locks are set, you cannot open the rear doors from the inside.
A child safety lock is on the rear edge of each rear door. You must set the child
safety lock separately on each door.
Left-Hand Side
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