F 350 2WD Super Duty V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (2002)
14. Inspect the axle flange O-ring.
15. Clean the axle housing interior, the axle and carrier housing sealing surfaces, and the carrier mounting bolt hole threads. Inspect the housing for
stripped and damaged threads and bending fatigue.
16. If carrier disassembly is necessary, refer to Differential Case and Ring Gear.
Installation
1. CAUTION: The gasket material must cure for one hour before filling the axle with lubricant.
Apply a continuous bead of Ford Gasket Maker F8AZ-19B508-AB or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G348-A5 onto the axle
housing mounting flange and around each bolt hole.
2. Thread two studs into the axle housing 180 degrees apart. This will eliminate rotation of the carrier assembly after it makes contact with the gasket
material.