Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear

Differential Housing Cover













Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. Remove the 2 nuts and position the parking brake cable and bracket aside.

3. Remove the differential housing cover.

1. Remove the 10 bolts and drain the lubricant from the differential housing.

2. Remove the differential housing cover as shown.





Installation

1. NOTE: The machined surfaces on the differential housing and the differential housing cover must be clean and free of oil before applying the silicone sealant. Cover the inside of the rear axle prior to cleaning the machined surface to prevent contamination.

Clean the gasket mating surfaces.

2. NOTE: 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 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 and the 10 bolts.

- Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).

4. Install the parking brake cable and bracket. Install the 2 nuts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

5. NOTE: When filling a Traction-Lock(R) axle with new lubricant, first fill the axle with 118 ml (4 oz) of friction modifier.

NOTE: Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle to the level shown.

Remove the filler plug, fill the rear axle with approximately 2.4L (5 pt) of rear axle lubricant and install the fill plug.

- Tighten to 52 Nm (38 lb-ft).