Econoline E350 1 Ton V8-5.4L Prop SOHC VIN Z (1998)
CAUTION: Clean both flat surfaces (rear axle housing and axle housing cover) with a suitable solvent to remove all traces of oil film.
NOTE: This axle housing cover requires the use of silicone rubber sealer material, such as Silicone Rubber E7TZ-19562-A or equivalent
meeting Ford specification ESL-M4G273-A, rather than a gasket.
NOTE: Axle housing cover must be installed within 15 minutes of application of the silicone, or new sealant must be applied.
25. Assemble two axle housing cover bolts into the axle housing cover at 8 o'clock and 2 o'clock positions.
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Use these two holes to guide the axle housing cover into position on the rear axle differential carrier.
26. Install the remaining axle housing cover bolts.Tighten the bolts alternately and evenly.
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Allow 1-hour cure time before filling the rear axle differential carrier with the proper amount of specified lubricant,
