OEM 2005 Lincoln Town Car Differential Cover

2005 Lincoln Town Car Differential Cover Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service the Differential Cover on 2005 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: Before servicing the differential housing cover verify that you switch off air suspension system power at the air suspension switch positioned on the left-hand side of the luggage compartment to avoid air spring inflation or deflation incidents while working. After raising and securing the vehicle begin by removing the differential housing cover after taking out its bolts and collecting all lubricant from the diff housing. Both differential housing and cover surfaces require cleaning with oil removal before being covered inside the rear axle to avoid contamination. A continuous application of silicone gasket and sealer needs to be applied to the differential housing cover with the requirement to install it within 15 minutes of application to prevent needing new sealant. Leave one hour for silicone sealant curing before proceeding to lubricant addition into the axle. Position the differential housing cover before you install its bolts along with the axle tag bolts then proceed to tighten them in a crisscross pattern. In cases where cars have Traction-Lok axles start filling the rear axle with 118 ml (4 oz) of additive friction modifier. You must check that the tool recess is devoid of contaminants because this ensures the tool will fit properly. Reinstall the fill plug after you have filled the rear axle with 2.37 liters (5.0 pints) of the designated lubricating fluid. Reengage the air suspension system before any vehicle lowering operation when the system is present.