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205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts > < Axle Assembly - Vehicles Built From: 12-2004

Maverick 2005 (08.2004-)

Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Differential Housing Cover Maverick 2005 (08/2004-)
In-vehicle Repair

Materials
Name
Specification
Clear Silicone Rubber
F7AZ-19554-CA
ESB-M4G92-A
SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant
XY-80W90-QL
WSP-M2C197-A

Removal

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 Jacking and Lifting.
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Drain the differential fluid into a suitable drain pan.
    Remove the 10 bolts and the rear differential cover.
    • Drain the differential fluid from the housing.

Installation

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Make sure the machined surfaces on the rear axle housing and the differential housing cover 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 and the differential housing cover.

  1. NOTE:
    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.
  1. Install the differential housing cover and the 10 bolts.
    • Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
  1. Fill the rear axle with 1.4 liters (2.95 pints) of rear axle lubricant, 3-5 mm [1/8-3/16 inch] below the bottom of the filler hole and install the filler plug.
    • Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).

205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts > < Axle Assembly - Vehicles Built From: 12-2004