Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN E EFI (1997)
Differential Cover: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MUST BE SHUT OFF PRIOR TO HOISTING,
JACKING OR TOWING AN AIR SUSPENSION VEHICLE, THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY TURNING OFF THE AIR
SUSPENSION SWITCH LOCATED IN THE REAR JACK STORAGE AREA. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN UNEXPECTED
INFLATION OR DEFLATION OF THE AIR SPRINGS WHICH MAY RESULT IN SHIFTING OF THE VEHICLE DURING THESE
OPERATIONS.
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the axle housing cover.
(1) Remove the bolts and drain the lubricant from the axle housing.
(2) Remove the axle housing cover.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean the gasket mating surface of the rear axle and the axle housing cover.
CAUTION: Make sure the machined surfaces on both the axle housing and the axle 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.
2. Apply a new continuous bead of sealant to the axle housing cover.
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Use Silicone Rubber meeting Ford specifications ESB-M4G92-A and ESE-M4G195-A.
