F 250 4WD LD Pickup V8-281 4.6L VIN W EFI (1997)
Differential Cover: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
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 RH KICK PANEL 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.
2. Remove the axle housing cover.
(1) Remove the bolts and drain the lubricant.
(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 (Black) F4AZ-19562-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M4G323-A1.
3. Install the axle housing cover.
(1) Install the axle housing cover.
(2) Install the bolts.
NOTE: The axle housing cover must be installed within 15 minutes of application of the silicone, or new sealant must be applied. If possible,
allow one hour before filling with lubricant to make sure silicone sealant has properly cured.
