Draining and Filling

7.5 and 8.8-inch Axles

Removal

1. Raise vehicle to desired working height. Refer to Section 00-02.

2. Clean all dirt from area of axle housing cover (4033) with a wire brush and/or cloth.

3. Drain rear axle lubricant by removing axle housing cover .

Installation

1. Apply Silicone Rubber D6AZ-19562-AA or -BA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M4G195-A and ESB-M4G72-A. Install axle housing cover . Tighten bolts to 38-52 Nm (28-38 lb-ft).
   
   
   
   

2. Add rear axle lubricant until it is 6-14mm (0.250-0.562) below bottom of fill hole. Add 118ml (4 oz) of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546 or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for Traction-Lok axles.