F 150 2WD V8-4.6L VIN W (2007)
Differential Cover: Service and Repair
Ford 9.75-Inch Ring Gear
Differential Housing Cover
Material
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the differential housing cover.
1
Remove the 12 differential housing cover bolts, and drain the lubricant from the axle housing.
2
Remove the differential housing cover.
Installation
1. CAUTION: Make sure the machined surfaces on both the axle housing and the differential housing cover are clean and free of oil before
applying the new silicone sealant. The inside of the axle must be covered when cleaning the machined surface to prevent contamination.
Clean the gasket mating surface of the axle and the differential housing cover.
2. Apply a new, continuous bead of sealant to the differential housing cover.
3. 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 ensure the silicone sealant has correctly cured.
