Position the drain pan under the rear diff cover. Some Mustangs and other Ford or Mercury vehicles may also have this new differential and be able to use this cover. When performing this, you are doing so at your own risk In this how-to I will be showing you my method to replacing the gear oil in your rear differential. Replacement differential cover gasket Gasket type blue silicone sealer scraper blade or flat wide chisel flat blade screwdriver Note: wear safety glasses while under the vehicle for eye protection as there's lots of dirt and grime under there just waiting to drop into your eyes. The premier site for everything to do with Hot Rod, Customs, Low Riders, Rat Rods, and more. Stop adding once fluid starts to dribble out level check hole.
Working Height of Spring in. It was also used in the 1983-1996 full-size Bronco, and E-150 Econoline vans. Gear oil is used in the rear axle differential to lubricate the bearings and ring and pinion gears. I started at the bottom, moved up the sides, and finished at the top bolt. Once that is done, it's time to break the seal. Use a flat edge scraper or chisel to remove any old excess silicone sealer. A separate window will open showing a bigger picture.
The larger pictures take a minute to display. I mixed my friction modifier with a qrt before putting it in. Power Steering Turning Diameter ft. Manual Automatic Manual Automatic — Speeds 5-Speed Overdrive 4-Speed Overdrive 4R70W 5-Speed Overdrive 4-Speed Overdrive 4R70W Clutch Diameter 11. I occasionally go slightly over rated payload, and thought it might help prevent premature wear there I also have Firestone air bags and some other upgrades.
Gross Lining Area Per Axle sq. The F150 is a half-ton, full-size pickup truck made by the Ford Motor Company. Center Disconnect Rear Axle — Type Semi-Floating, Ford — Capacity Rating Ground 3800 lbs. More if you have an aftermarket heavy duty cover. This was for my 04' Lariat with 3. As most do, I have always filled diffs up to the plug bottom, but I believe I noticed in my owners' manual that Ford considers it full at some distance below the hole I don't recall the exact measurement. My dealer sold me the wheel at cost since I bought the truck there.
Pickup Box Dimensions Flareside Pickup Box Size ft. There is no specific order. If a leak is detected, the gear oil should be checked. This might account for the differences. This article has been generously donated by Peter Ferlow.
Change Your Differential Fluid This tech article was originally posted at FordF150. I started at the bottom, moved up the sides, and finished at the top bolt. Tighten the bolts all one more time to spec, then check each one for tightness. In this video we go over a full fluid service on the rear differentials found in Ford vehicles. The Ford Explorer used it until it switched to an independent rear suspension in 2002. In no way should the contents of the video, including the tools used, be repeated or tried by anyone.
The rear-end is from a 1975 Maverick. Identifying Your Axle: Looking at that tag, you can see the gear ratio stamped on the lower left, and the axle size ring gear diameter stamped in the bottom middle. Therefore, viewer agrees to release, waive, and discharge FordTechMakuloco or anyone affiliated with FordTechMakuloco, from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by the viewer, or to any property belonging to viewer, regardless of whether the loss is linked to the use of the contents of this video, or otherwise and regardless of whether such liability arises in tort, contract, strict liability, or otherwise, to the fullest extent allowed by law. Click on image to view larger. Disc brakes: The 2010-2011 Ford Ranger rear axles come with disc brakes. Optional Machining for Temperature Sending Unit This cover will also have an undrilled boss for a temperature sensor. Ford calls for a synthetic gear oil to be used in the rear differential on most later model F150s.
Wait 10-15 minutes for the silicone to skin over. When swapping an Explorer 8. Manual Automatic Manual Automatic — Speeds 5-Speed Overdrive 4-Speed Overdrive 4R70W 5-Speed Overdrive 4-Speed Overdrive 4R70W Clutch Diameter 11. Note the position of the two tags on the bolts. The type of oil used in the front differential on four-wheel drive models may be different than what is used in the rear axle.
Tighten the bolts all one more time to spec, then check each one for tightness. Important: When refilling, remove dipstick to provide adequate venting and allow oil to flow into crankcase. Installations Our thanks to those who have provided information and pictures of their trucks. I bought one, but haven't put it on yet. Click on image to view larger. Click on image to view larger. Check out our page for a break down of codes.
Use a solvent or brakekleen to clean the diff cover in combination with rags or paper towel 6. The axle above in an 8. Your differential could be damaged by using the wrong type or viscosity of gear oil. Clean the diff cover in the same manner 10. When most of the fluid has run out pry the cover off the axle. He tested the fit and then custom powder coated it. Follow these instructions at your own risk.