F 350 2WD Pickup V8-460 7.5L VIN G EFI (1997)
AXLE HOUSING COVER MUST BE INSTALLED WITHIN 15 MINUTES OF APPLICATION OF THE SILICONE OR NEW SEALANT
MUST BE APPLIED. APPLY A CONTINUOUS BEAD OF SILICONE RUBBER SEALANT (D6AZ-19562-AA, OR EQUIVALENT) TO THE
HOUSING COVER INBOARD OF THE COVER BOLT HOLES.
23.
Install axle housing cover.
24.
Tighten all cover bolts (except ratio tag bolt) to 38-52 N.m (28-38 lb-ft). Install ratio tag and tighten hold-down bolt to 24-38 N.m (18-28 lb-ft).
25.
Remove axle filler plug.
26.
If axle is equipped with a Traction-Lok differential, add 0.24L (8 oz) of Additive Friction Modifier (C8AZ-19B546-A, or equivalent meeting Ford
specification EST-M2C118-A) through the filler hole.
27.
Add approximately 3L (6.5 pints) 75W140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant (F1TZ-19580-B, or equivalent meeting Ford specification
WSL-M2C192-A) to the axle, or until the lubricant reaches the bottom of the filler hole.
28.
Tighten axle filler plug 20-40 N.m (15-30 lb-ft).
29.
Road test vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletin # 98-5A-27
Date: 980318
Rear Axle - Lubricant Leaking Onto Brake Shoes
Article No.
98-5A-27
03/18/98
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BRAKES - LUBRICANT LEAKING FROM REAR
AXLE SEAL(S) CONTAMINATING BRAKE SHOES -
SUB-ZERO TEMPERATURES - VEHICLES WITH
10.25 INCH RING GEAR FULL-FLOATING REAR
AXLE
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AXLE - LUBRICANT LEAKING FROM REAR AXLE
SEAL(S) - SUB-ZERO TEMPERATURES - VEHICLES
WITH 10.25 INCH RING GEAR FULL-FLOATING
REAR AXLE
LIGHT TRUCK:
1995-97 F-250 HD, F-350
ISSUE:
The rear axle seals may leak and/or dislodge out of the hub bores in sub-zero temperatures possibly resulting in axle lubricant leaking onto rear brake
linings on some vehicles. This may be due to rear axle lubricant freezing.
ACTION:
Replace the rear axle seals with new axle seals and replace the axle lubricant with Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant (75W140). Refer to the following
Service Procedure for details.
Parts Block
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES:97-22-6
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
