Crown Victoria V8-4.6L Flex Fuel (2008)
3. NOTE: If possible, allow at least one hour before filling the axle with lubricant to allow the silicone sealant to cure.
Install the differential housing cover.
1. Position the differential housing cover. If equipped, install the axle guard.
2. Install the 10 bolts.
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Tighten the bolts in a star pattern.
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Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
3. Install the axle tag bolt.
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Tighten to 31 Nm (23 lb-ft).
4. NOTE: For Traction-Lok(R) axles, first fill the rear axle with 118 ml (4 oz) of additive friction modifier.
NOTE: Before attempting to remove the axle fill plug, make sure the tool recess is free of foreign material which may keep the tool from fully
engaging the plug. Clean the recess with a small screwdriver or similar tool. Make sure the tool can be fully inserted into the recess before
attempting to remove the plug.
NOTE: Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle with the specified lubricant to the level shown in the illustration.
Fill the rear axle with 2.37L (5 pt) of lubricant and install the fill plug.
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Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
