B4000 V6-4.0L SOHC (2005)
Differential Cover: Service and Repair
Rear Axle Housing Cover
REAR AXLE HOUSING COVER REMOVAL / INSTALLATION
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
Note:
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Empty the lubricant into a clean container for reuse.
2. Remove the 10 axle housing cover bolts and drain the lubricant from the rear axle housing.
3. Remove the axle housing cover.
Caution:
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Make sure the machined surfaces on both the rear axle housing and the axle 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.
4. Clean the gasket mating surface of the rear axle and the axle housing cover.
5. Apply a new continuous bead of sealant to the axle housing cover.
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The axle 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 properly cured.
6. Install the axle housing cover.
1
Install the axle housing cover.
2
Install the 10 axle housing cover bolts.
Caution:
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For limited slip axles, before filling the rear axle with lubricant, first fill the rear axle with 118 ml (4 oz) of additive friction modifier.
