Mustang GT V8-4.6L SOHC VIN X (1998)
4. CAUTION: Make sure machined surfaces on both axle housing cover and rear axle housing are clean before installing new silicone sealant.
Inside of rear axle housing must be covered when cleaning machined surface to prevent axle contamination. Tighten axle housing cover bolt in a
crosswise pattern to prevent distortion of axle housing cover.
NOTE: Axle housing cover must be installed within 15 minutes of application of silicone rubber or new silicone rubber must be applied.
Apply Silicone Rubber D6AZ-19562-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESB-M4G92-A and ESE-M4G195-A. Install axle housing
cover with service identification tag in place (two o'clock position) and tighten axle housing cover bolt to 24-38 Nm (18-28 ft. lbs.).
5. For Traction-Lok equipped axles, add 4 ounces of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-1913546-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification
EST-M2C118-A. Add SAE 8OW-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or -KL or equivalent meeting Ford specification
WSP-M2C197-A until it is 6-14 mm (1/4-9/16 inch) below bottom of filler hole. Install filler plug and tighten to 20-41 Nm (15-30 ft. lbs.).
6. Make sure rear axle housing vent is not plugged with any debris.
7. Install rear brake anti-lock sensor and tighten to 5-7 Nm (45-61 inch lbs.).