OEM Ford Flex Differential Cover

Ford Flex Differential Cover Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Differential Cover, Rear
  7E5Z-4033-A
  Q: How to service the Differential Cover on Ford Flex?

  A: The first step to servicing differential housing cover requires placing a hoisted vehicle into NEUTRAL position. Before proceeding with the differential housing cover service you must remove the exhaust insulator nearest the cover when using soapy water. Use a drain pan to collect the differential fluid before removing its 10 cover bolts then draining the housing fluid. First clean all machined areas on the rear axle housing and differential housing cover completely before installing the new silicone sealant while covering the inside of the rear axle to avoid impurities. The joint areas of differential housing and cover need cleaning for installation. The differential housing cover requires installation within fifteen minutes after silicone application or the silicone needs replacement. The proper curing process for silicone sealant requires one hour before lubricant addition. Place a continuous strip of clear silicone rubber after which the differential housing cover needs installation with its 10 bolts secured at 23 Nm (17 lb-ft). Add 1.15L (2.43 pt) of rear axle lubricant until it reaches 3-5 mm (0.118-0.196 in) below the bottom of the filler hole. Reinstall the filler plug and torque it to 29 Nm (21 lb-ft). The exhaust insulator should be installed near the differential housing cover provided the original equipment was present.