OEM 2006 Ford E-250 Differential Cover

2006 Ford E-250 Differential Cover Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the differential cover on a Dana 60 or 70 rear drive axle on 2006 Ford E-250?

  A: Service and repair of the differential cover for Dana 60 or 70 axles starts by employing a hoist or using a jack to lift the rear end. The vehicle needs to be secured with safety stands positioned under the frame rails while lowering the jack or hoist once the axle reaches its rebound position to create working clearance. Drain out all lubricant from the differential housing while removing its cover and perform complete cleaning of both components from gasket material residue. A suitable solvent should be used to clean both the differential housing cover and the differential housing until all oil film disappears from their mounting surfaces. The differential housing cover requires silicone rubber sealant as a gasket material which needs a continuous bead on the mounting surface before installation within 15 minutes to prevent the need for new sealant. The differential housing cover installation requires locating two bolts at positions 8 o'clock and 2 o'clock as guides before completing bolt installation by alternating and equal tightening. Installation of Grade 5 bolts requires tightening them to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) and Grade 8 bolts need tightening to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.). The specified lubricant treatment requires an hour of curing time before the vehicle axles receive lubricant and subsequent vehicle operation. After the cure completes lower the vehicle.