Mountaineer 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (2000)
Differential Cover: Service and Repair
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the differential housing cover.
1. Loosen the bolts and drain the lubricant from the rear axle housing.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Remove the differential housing cover.
Installation
1. CAUTION: Make sure the machined surface on the rear axle housing and the differential housing cover are clean and free of oil before applying
the new silicone sealant. To prevent contamination, cover the inside of the rear axle prior to cleaning the machined surface.
Clean the rear axle housing and the differential housing cover gasket mating surfaces.
2. CAUTION: Install the differential housing cover within 15 minutes of applying the silicone, or it will be necessary to remove and reapply new
sealant.
Apply a new continuous bead of sealant to the differential housing cover.
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Use Silicone Rubber D6AZ-19562-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specifications ESB-M4G92-A.
3. Note: If possible, allow one hour before filling the axle with lubricant to make sure the silicone sealant has cured.
Install the differential housing cover.
1. Install the differential housing cover.
2. Install the bolts.
