E 350 V8-6.0L DSL Turbo (2007)
Differential Cover: Service and Repair
Differential Housing Cover
Material
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist or raise the rear end of the vehicle with a jack. Install safety stands under the frame rails and lower the jack or hoist
enough to allow the rear axle to drop into the rebound position for working clearance. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service
and Repair.
2. Remove the differential housing cover and drain the lubricant.
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Clean the gasket material from the differential housing cover and the differential housing.
Installation
1. CAUTION: Clean the mounting surface on the differential housing cover and the differential housing with a suitable solvent to remove
all traces of oil film.
CAUTION: The differential housing cover uses silicone rubber sealant material as a gasket. Install the differential housing cover within
15 minutes of applying the silicone or it will be necessary to apply new sealant.
Apply a continuous bead of silicone to the differential housing cover mounting surface.
