Lincoln Aviator: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Removal and Installation - Differential Housing Cover
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Motorcraft® Ultra Silicone Sealant TA-29 |
WSS-M4G323-A8
|
Removal
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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Remove the rear axle assembly.
Refer to: Axle Assembly (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the differential housing cover bolts and the cover.
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NOTE:
Make sure the machined surfaces on the rear axle
housing and the differential housing cover are clean and free of oil
before installing the new silicone sealant. Cover the inside of the rear
axle when cleaning the machined surface to prevent contamination.
Clean the gasket mating surfaces of the differential housing and the differential housing cover.
Installation
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NOTE:
The differential housing cover must be installed
within 15 minutes of application of the silicone, or new silicone must
be applied. If possible, allow one hour before filling with lubricant to
make sure the silicone has correctly cured.
NOTE:
Care should be taken not to allow RTV sealant spillage in bowl of differential carrier.
Apply a new bead of sealant to the differential housing as shown.
Material: Motorcraft® Ultra Silicone Sealant
/ TA-29
(WSS-M4G323-A8)
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Install the differential housing cover and the differential housing cover bolts.
Torque:
33 lb.ft (45 Nm)
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Install the rear axle assembly.
Refer to: Axle Assembly (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Removal and Installation).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-220Installer, Differential ShimTKIT-1985-FH
Copper Hammer
Removal
Remove the differential housing cover...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-1061Installer, Pinion Seal 8.8
205-199
(T83T-3132-A1)
Installer, Spindle/Axle ShaftT83-4000-ATKIT-1983-FTKIT-1983-FLMTKIT-1983-FX
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life GreaseXG-1-E1
ESA-M1C75-B
Removal
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Crimping Tool
Removal
Remove the transfer case.
Remove and discard the boot clamp.
Remove and discard the front driveshaft boot.
Installation
NOTE:
Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material...
WARNING: The system may not
detect objects with surfaces that absorb
reflection. Always drive with due care and
attention. Failure to take care may result
in a crash.
WARNING: The system may not
detect small or moving objects, particularly
those close to the ground...
Categories
The front outboard and rear safety restraints
in the vehicle are combination lap and
shoulder belts.
Insert the belt tongue into the proper
buckle (the buckle closest to the direction
the tongue is coming from) until you hear
a snap and feel it latch. Make sure that
you securely fasten the tongue in the
buckle.
![Lincoln Aviator. Fastening the Seatbelts](images/books/1713/lincoln_aviator_fastening_the_seatbelts_90.jpg)
To unfasten, press the release button
and remove the tongue from the buckle.
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