Mustang V8-4.6L SOHC VIN X (2003)
Differential Cover: Service and Repair
Ford 7.5 Inch Ring Gear
Differential Housing Cover
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. NOTE: Empty the lubricant into a clean container for reuse.
Remove the differential housing cover.
1
Remove the 10 bolts and drain the lubricant from the differential housing.
2
Remove the differential housing cover.
Installation
1. CAUTION: Make sure the machined surfaces on both the differential housing and the differential housing cover are clean and free of oil before
applying the new silicone sealant. To prevent contamination, cover the inside of the rear axle prior to cleaning the machined surface.
Clean the differential housing and the differential housing cover gasket mating surfaces.
2. CAUTION: Install the differential housing cover within 15 minutes of applying the silicone, or it will be necessary to remove and reapply new
sealant.
Apply a continuous bead of sealant of the specified thickness to the differential housing cover.
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Use Clear Silicone Rubber F7AZ-19554-CA or equivalent meeting Ford specifications ESB-M4G92-A.