Escape 4WD V6-181 3.0L DOHC VIN 1 Duratec (2003)
Differential Cover: Service and Repair
Differential Housing Cover
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. NOTE: Drain the differential fluid into a suitable drain pan.
Remove the bolts and the rear differential cover.
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Drain the differential fluid from the housing.
Installation
1. CAUTION: Make sure the machined surfaces on the rear axle housing, the differential housing cover and the rotary blade coupling housing are
clean and free of oil before installing the new silicone sealant. The inside of the rear axle must be covered when cleaning the machined surface to
prevent contamination.
Clean the gasket mating surfaces of the differential housing, the differential housing cover and the rotary blade coupling housing.
2. 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 clear silicone rubber as shown in the illustration.
3. Install the differential housing cover and bolts.
