F 150 Heritage 4WD Pickup V6-4.2L VIN 2 (2004)
Differential Cover: Service and Repair
Ford 10.25 Inch Rear Axle
Differential Housing Cover
Material
Material
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the differential housing cover.
1
Remove the 12 differential housing cover bolts, and drain the lubricant from the rear axle housing.
2
Remove the differential housing cover.
Installation
1. CAUTION: Make sure the machined surfaces on both the rear axle housing and the differential housing cover are clean and free of oil before
applying 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 surface of the rear axle and the differential housing cover.
2. Apply a new, continuous bead of silicone sealant to the differential housing cover.
