Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 377

SECTION 205-02B: Rear Drive Axle/Differential — Ford 8.8-Inch Ring
Gear
IN-VEHICLE REPAIR
Differential Housing Cover
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to
2. NOTE: Empty the lubricant into a clean container for reuse.
Remove the differential housing cover (4033).
1. Remove the 10 bolts and drain the lubricant from the differential housing (4010).
2. Remove the differential housing cover.
Installation
1. CAUTION: Make sure the machined surfaces on both the differential housing and
the differential housing cover are clean and free of oil before applying the new silicone
sealant. To prevent contamination, cover the inside of the rear axle (4001) prior to
cleaning the machined surface.
Clean the differential housing and the differential housing cover gasket mating surfaces.
2. CAUTION: Install the differential housing cover within 15 minutes of applying the
silicone, or it will be necessary to remove and reapply new sealant.
Apply a continuous bead of sealant of the specified thickness to the differential housing cover.
Use Clear Silicone Rubber D6AZ-19562-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specifications
ESB-M4G92-A.
2003 Mustang Workshop
Manual
Section 100-02 .