OEM 2009 Ford Crown Victoria Differential Cover

2009 Ford Crown Victoria Differential Cover Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the Differential Cover on 2009 Ford Crown Victoria?

  A: Begin differential housing cover servicing and repair operations only when the vehicle sits in NEUTRAL with a hoist underneath it. You need to first remove 10 differential housing cover bolts before draining lubricating fluid from the housing. The differential housing cover of police vehicles includes a different axle guard configuration. Both differential housing and cover surfaces require cleaning before installation since minor amounts of oil can lead to product contamination. Bind the differential housing cover with silicone gasket and sealant using a continuous bead before installation within fifteen minutes because reapplication of new sealant might be required. The curing process requires one hour or more until you can add lubricant into the axle. After cleaning differential housing surfaces you should apply the cover panel while also adding axle guards as needed. The 10 bolts need tightening to 46 Nm (33 lb-ft) while the axle tag bolt requires 31 Nm (23 lb-ft) torque. The initial additive friction modifier amount for Traction-Lok® axles is 118 ml (4 oz) that must be added to the rear axle before lubrication. Check and clean the tool recess on the axle fill plug before unfastening it. Reinstall the fill plug of the rear axle after adding 2.37L (5 pt) of lubricant and tighten it to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft). Vehicle owners must repower their system safely according to protocols and procedure to prevent severe personal injury while the vehicle contains such a suppression system.