OEM Ford Taurus X Differential Cover

Ford Taurus X Differential Cover Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Differential Cover, Rear
  7E5Z-4033-A
  Q: How to Service and Repair the Differential Cover on Ford Taurus X?

  A: The first step to service or repair the differential housing cover is positioning the vehicle on a hoist and setting it to NEUTRAL gear position. Place the drain pan underneath the differential while removing its 10 cover bolts. Before using new silicone sealant clean both machined surfaces of the rear axle housing and the differential housing cover alongside ensuring proper coverage inside the rear axle to avoid contamination. Both differential housing surfaces and differential housing cover surfaces require cleaning before using new silicone sealant. When installing the differential housing cover you must do it within 15 minutes of silicone application so a fresh application of silicone sealant will be needed otherwise. The silicone sealant needs at least one hour to cure properly before lubricant can be added to the system. A continuous bead of clear silicone rubber must be applied before installing the differential housing cover with its 10 bolts tightened to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft). Install the filler plug on the rear axle then add 1.15 L of rear axle lubricant to achieve a lubricant level 3-5 mm below the bottom of the filler hole before securely fastening the plug using 29 Nm torque.