Econoline E250 3/4 Ton V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2000)
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 sealant to the differential housing cover mounting surface.
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Use Ultra Silicone Sealant F7TZ-19554-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification Dana 5-17.
7. Assemble two bolts into the differential housing cover at the eight o'clock and two o'clock positions. Using the two bolts as a guide, position the
differential housing cover on the differential housing.
8. Install the remaining bolts. Tighten the bolts alternately and evenly.
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Tighten Grade 5 bolts to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
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Tighten Grade 8 bolts to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
9. CAUTION: Allow 1 hour cure time before filling the axle with the correct amount of specified lubricant and operating the vehicle.
CAUTION: For limited-slip axles, first fill the axle with 21 C.L. (7 ounces) of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-1911546-A or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A.
Fill the differential housing with 3.0L (6.3 pints) of the specified rear axle lubricant.
10. Install the brake drum.
11. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
12. Lower the vehicle.