E 450 V10-6.8L (2008)
3. Remove the differential housing cover.
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Clean the gasket material from the differential housing cover and the differential housing.
Installation
1. NOTE: The differential housing cover uses silicone rubber sealant material as a gasket. 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 to the differential housing cover mounting surface.
2. Assemble 2 bolts into the differential housing cover at the 8 o'clock and 2 o'clock positions. Using these 2 bolts as a guide, position the differential
housing cover on the differential housing.
3. Install the 8 remaining bolts. Tighten the bolts alternately and evenly.
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Tighten Grade 5 bolts to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
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Tighten Grade 8 bolts to 61 Nm (45 lb-ft).
4. Remove the differential housing cover fill plug.
5. NOTE: If possible, allow one-hour cure time before filling the axle with the correct amount of specified lubricant and operating the vehicle.
Fill the differential housing with the specified type and amount of lubricant. For additional information, refer to Specifications.
