OEM 2008 Ford Mustang Differential Cover

2008 Ford Mustang Differential Cover Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the differential cover of the 8.8-Inch Ring Gear High Torque Rear Drive Axle/Differential on 2008 Ford Mustang?

  A: You should start differential cover service and repair of Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear High Torque Rear Drive Axle/Differential on a hoist using neutral gear position. First complete removal of the 10 differential housing cover bolts before draining lubrication from the axle housing and eliminating the differential housing cover. The machined surfaces of both axle housing and differential housing cover need complete cleaning from oil contamination while covering the inside of the axle housing as preventive measure against contamination. The mating surface of both axle housing and differential housing cover must be cleaned and a fresh continuous bead size of sealant must be applied to the differential housing cover. A differential housing cover must receive installation within 5 minutes from when you apply the silicone sealant otherwise all new sealant needs replacement. The axle housing should remain empty for 4 hours after silicone sealant application prior to lubricant addition. Use the proper sequence to install the differential housing cover and its ten bolts while torquing them to 46 Nm (33 lb-ft). To service refill the oil capacity you should insert the axle plug at ride height and lower the fill hole to reach the bottom mark before adding 2.0L (4.25 pt) of lubricant for a proper installation of the filler plug with a torque of 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).