E 250 V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2004)
Differential Cover: Service and Repair
Ford 8.8 Inch Rear Differential
Differential Housing Cover
Material
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the differential housing cover.
1. Remove the 10 differential housing cover bolts and drain the lubricant from the rear axle housing.
2. Remove the differential housing cover.
Installation
1. CAUTION: Make sure the machined surfaces on both 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 surface of the rear axle and the differential housing cover.
2. Apply a new continuous bead of sealant to the differential housing cover.
