Town Car V8-4.6L VIN V Flex Fuel (2006)
Clean the gasket mating surfaces.
2. CAUTION: 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 silicone gasket and sealant to the differential housing cover.
3. NOTE: If possible, allow one hour before filling the axle with lubricant to allow the silicone sealant to cure.
Install the differential housing cover.
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Position the differential housing cover.
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Install the bolts.
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Install the axle tag bolts.
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Tighten the bolts in a star pattern.
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Tighten to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
4. CAUTION: For Traction-Lok axles, first fill the rear axle with 118 ml (4 oz) of additive friction modifier.
CAUTION: Before attempting to remove the axle fill plug, make sure the tool recess is free of foreign material which may keep the tool from
fully engaging the plug. Clean the recess with a small screwdriver or similar tool. Make sure the tool can be fully inserted into the recess before
attempting to remove the plug.
NOTE: Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle with the specified lubricant to the level shown in the illustration.
Fill the rear axle with 2.37 liters (5.0 pints) of lubricant and install the fill plug.
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Tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
