Crown Victoria V8-4.6L Flex Fuel (2008)
Differential Cover: Service and Repair
Differential Housing Cover
Removal
1. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, refer to Fire Suppression System for Important Safety Warnings. Failure to follow
this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the differential housing cover.
1. Remove the 10 differential housing cover bolts and drain the lubricant from the differential housing.
2. Remove the differential housing cover.
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Police vehicles have a lower axle guard.
Installation
1. NOTE: The machined surfaces on the differential housing and the differential housing cover must be clean and free of oil before applying the
silicone sealant. Cover the inside of the rear axle prior to cleaning the machined surface to prevent contamination.
Clean the gasket mating surfaces.
2. NOTE: Install the differential housing cover within 15 minutes of applying the silicone, or it will be necessary to apply new sealant.
Apply a continuous bead of silicone gasket and sealer to the differential housing cover.
